Transactional Attorney

Conduct legal research using both Westlaw and Firm resources. Summarize legal research and present to clients when appropriate. Complete the Firm's entity formation checklist for each entity. Work with Legal Assistant to prepare entity formation documents including Certificates of Formation, Company Agreements, Minutes, etc., and review before presenting to clients. Explain complex entity structures to clients. Review and approve Comptroller filings. Support the Senior Associates and Partners in complex Mergers and Acquisitions. Manage small Mergers and Acquisitions. Draft and manage due diligence. Draft acquisition documents including Letters of Intent, Asset Purchase Agreement, Stock Purchase Agreements, and Membership Interest Agreements. Draft Promissory Notes and calculate payment schedules. Draft Security Agreements and UCC statements if appropriate. Draft leases favoring the client, whether landlord or tenant. Review and revise client-provided leases favoring the client. Draft real estate purchasing documents. Review and understand Title Insurance Commitments. Draft objections to Title Insurance Commitments. Draft deeds for transfer of property. Draft development documents. Manage small real estate transactions. Draft various Contracts favoring client Review and revise client-provided contracts Draft employment hiring and termination documents. Respond to Texas Workforce Commission filings. Draft employee handbooks. Negotiate severance agreements and employment contracts. Advise clients on best employment practices. Respond to administrative investigations (e.g., EEOC and DOL). Advise HOA's on legal questions Draft HOA documents Draft form Violation and Collection Letters Attend and actively participate in weekly team and transactional meetings. Meet with prospective clients and maintain a strong closing rate for firm-appropriate matters. Maintain and update transactional task list throughout the week. Record daily time entries accurately and consistently, billing a minimum average of 110 hours per month over each six-month period. Respond to client and firm communications, including calls and emails, within four hours. Collaborate with your supervisor to establish and review specific goals and priorities every six months.