Transactional Attorney

Job description:

• Conduct legal research using both Westlaw and Firm resources.
• Summarize legal research and present to clients when appropriate.
• Complete the Firms 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 HOAs 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.

Qualifications:

• JD Degree and TX Bar Admission.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a transactional attorney.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously and handle extensive documentation.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
• Adhere to professional ethics, including maintaining Attorney-Client privileges and confidentiality.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

• Conduct legal research using both Westlaw and Firm resources.
• Summarize legal research and present to clients when appropriate.
• Complete the Firms 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 HOAs 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.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 130000

Salary Max : $ 140000

Currency Type : USD