Description:
Position Open:Transactional Attorney will report directly to and work under the supervision of a Senior Associate and/or Partner. They will support the transactional department, Senior Associates, and Partners by maintaining client relationships, drafting documents, performing legal research, and managing transactions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Research
- Conduct legal research, using both Westlaw and Firm resources.
- Summarize legal research and present to Client 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 Client.
- 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.
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.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- 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.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
Education and Experience:
- Juris Doctor Degree
- Texas Bar Admission
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a transactional attorney.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to lift and move up to 20 lbs.
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position of Transactional Attorney. Actual job duties may vary based on the specific needs of the legal department.
