Associate Attorney

Position Associate Attorney Department Transactional Benefits Paid Time Off Medical Dental, Vision, Life, and other supplemental insurances 401K with Employer Matching Company events and community give back Duties and Responsibilities Research Conduct legal research, using both Westlaw and Firm resources. Summarize legal research and present to Client when appropriate. Entity Formation 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 Client. Explain complex entity structures to Clients Review and approve Comptroller filings Mergers and Acquisitions 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 Real Estate 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 Contracts Draft various Contracts favoring client Review and revise client-provided contracts Employment 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) HOA Advise HOA’s on legal questions Draft HOA documents Draft form Violation and Collection Letters Firm/Department Policies 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. Expectations Produce high-quality, accurate written work by drafting, proofreading, and reviewing all correspondence and documents carefully, ensuring minimal revisions are required. Advise clients by clearly explaining key document provisions, actively listening to their needs, and ensuring needs are met. Manage assignments professionally by meeting deadlines, communicating delays, and collaborating with Senior Associates Partners, and Paralegals to adjust timelines when necessary. Update team of project status at weekly meetings, provide work to Paralegal with adequate lead time, and contribute to overall team productivity. Demonstrate professionalism by maintaining regular office hours, providing advance notice of absences or leave, and minimizing disruption to team operations. Work collaboratively and respectfully, share ideas, assist colleagues when appropriate, pursue internal/external presentations opportunities, and respond constructively to feedback. Maintain strict confidentiality by always safeguarding firm technology and client information and refraining from discussing client matters outside the firm. Monitor progress toward individual and team goals and adjust as needed to ensure successful outcomes. Qualifications 5-7 years of experience in transactional law (M&A, Entity Formation, Contracts, and related areas) Licensed to practice in the State of Texas and in good standing Spanish speaking Strong drafting, research, and client communication skills, ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines #J-18808-Ljbffr