Associate Attorney Law

North Star Fertility Partners LLC; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Paid Holidays

LTD/STD/Life Insurance

The ability to work hybrid or remote

Job summary

Circle Surrogacy, part of the NorthStar Fertility family, is a global leader in family-building services with 25+ years supporting intended parents, surrogates, and egg donors. The Associate Attorney will assist the legal team with contract drafting and legal research in ART.

You will work with IVF clinics, outside counsel, social workers, and trust accountants, handling matters from intake to delivery. The role requires strong communication, multitasking, and adaptability; Circle offers

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and bar admission.
• Interest or experience in ART law desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and maintain composure under pressure.
• Proficiency with Westlaw preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on ART, IP, and related issues.
• Draft and negotiate contracts; manage client caseload end-to-end.
• Collaborate with clients, IVF clinics, outside counsel, and Circle teams.
• Assist with insurance reviews and appeals.
• Communicate clearly and build trusted relationships.
• Prioritize tasks and adapt quickly to urgent matters.
• Utilize MS Office and Salesforce CRM in daily work.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Client relations

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) and bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce CRM

Westlaw

Job description

Circle Surrogacy ( part of the NorthStar Fertility family ( is a global leader in family-building services with more than 25 years of experience supporting Intended Parents and surrogates. At Circle, we’re grounded in empathy, inclusivity, and collaboration, and we’re committed to creating a welcoming, supportive experience for everyone we serve.

Associate Attorney

to play an integral role assisting our legal team in providing services for intended parents, surrogates, and egg donors throughout their journey. The position will allow person to draft contracts, review and analyze insurance contracts and policies, assist intended parents in establishing their legal parentage rights and learn and grow in an ever changing and niche field of law of assisted reproductive technology. Candidates should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to multitask and maintain a calm demeanor in stressful situations, critical thinking and problem -solving skills, and an interest and/or experience in the field.

• Legal research on topics related to assisted reproductive technology and legal issues impacting assisted reproductive technology and IP, surrogate, donor relationships. Proficiency in West Law preferred.
• Contract drafting and negotiating. Managing caseload of intended parents independently from initial client sign on through delivery of child and return home.
• Working directly with clients and third parties, such as IVF Clinics and outside attorneys, as well as Circle’s social workers, program coordinators, and trust accountants.
• Additional tasks as assigned, such as helping other teams with various projects, trainings, and helping with insurance reviews and appeals.
• Effective communicator who communicates information clearly and adept at building trusting relationships.
• to prioritize your day and pivot when urgent matters arise.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Salesforce CRM.

A competitive health plan that includes health, dental and vision

• ~Paid Holidays
• ~ LTD/STD/Life Insurance
• ~ The ability to work hybrid or remote based on location

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