Corporate Associate Attorney

Our client is a well-regarded, boutique transactional law firm in Austin offering a different pace and culture than big law, without sacrificing sophisticated deal work. The firm handles M&A and venture financing matters and is looking for attorneys who've built a strong foundation at a large firm and are ready to practice at a smaller shop with a more collegial, less hierarchical structure. Mentorship is built in, and the "boss" is more of a team concept than a title.

About the role

This role is designed for an attorney who has completed at least one full year at a large law firm and has made the deliberate choice to continue practicing law at a smaller shop, at a different pace. Ideal candidates already have transactional experience; litigation background does not translate to this role. M&A and/or venture financing experience is preferred, but the firm will consider strong candidates with other transactional experience.

Responsibilities

• Work directly on M&A transactions and venture financing deals alongside experienced attorneys, with increasing ownership of deal work as you progress
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents (purchase agreements, financing documents, ancillary agreements, disclosure schedules, and related materials)
• Conduct due diligence and manage diligence processes for transactions
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and other deal parties
• Collaborate across practice groups—rather than working under a single supervising partner, you'll be assigned a mentor, but day-to-day work will involve multiple attorneys across the firm
• Take on increasing responsibility for managing deal timelines, closing checklists, and client communication as you gain experience
• Participate in business development and client relationship-building over time, particularly as you approach the partnership/of counsel decision point

Requirements

• J.D. and active license to practice law in Texas (or ability to become licensed)
• Minimum of one full year of experience at a large law firm
• Transactional experience required; M&A and/or venture financing experience strongly preferred
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deals and deadlines simultaneously
• Comfortable working in a smaller, less structured environment where initiative and collaboration matter more than formal hierarchy

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance fully covered for the employee (spouse/children can be added at employee's cost)
• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution
• CLE and bar dues covered (reasonable CLE budget)

Pay

$130,000 - $205,000 per year

Schedule

1300 billing requirement