Associate Counsel

MetroNational; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MetroNational, a Houston-based real estate development and investment firm, seeks an Associate Counsel to provide business‑oriented legal support across real estate, corporate, and commercial matters.

The role emphasizes drafting and negotiating contracts, due diligence, governance, and cross‑functional advisory to support development and operations in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in Texas or eligibility for admission in a reasonable timeframe.
• 5–7 years of experience in real estate, commercial transactions, corporate law, construction, leasing, finance or related transactional areas.
• Demonstrated ability to draft, review and negotiate contracts and agreements.
• Strong research, writing, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Real Estate, Leasing & Transactional Support (45%): review, draft and negotiate purchase agreements, leases, easements, construction contracts and vendor agreements; conduct due diligence for acquisitions and dispositions; coordinate financing and development documentation.
• Corporate Governance & Commercial Contract Support (25%): assist with entity formation, corporate records, routine commercial agreements, confidentiality and service agreements; perform legal research and maintain organized legal files.
• Risk Management & Litigation Support (15%): identify legal risks, assist with claims, disputes and litigation coordination; support compliance reviews.
• Legal Operations, Policies & Business Advisory (15%): monitor regulatory developments, draft internal policies and templates, participate in cross-functional meetings, provide practical advice to business partners.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Associate Counsel

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Organising Institution / Firm

MetroNational

Rolling Basis (Official)

Houston, TX, United States

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Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in Texas or eligible for admission within a reasonable timeframe; 5‑7 years of relevant legal experience in real estate, commercial transactions, corporate law, construction, leasing, finance or a related transactional practice area.

Contextual Overview

MetroNational, a real‑estate development and investment firm based in Houston, TX, is hiring an Associate Counsel to provide business‑oriented legal support across real‑estate, corporate, commercial and operational matters.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in Texas, or eligibility for admission within a reasonable timeframe.
• 5‑7 years of experience in real‑estate, commercial transactions, corporate law, construction, leasing, finance or a related transactional practice.
• Demonstrated ability to draft, review and negotiate contracts and agreements.
• Strong research, writing, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Real Estate, Leasing & Transactional Support (45%): Review, draft and negotiate purchase agreements, leases, easements, construction contracts, vendor agreements; conduct due diligence for acquisitions and dispositions; coordinate financing and development documentation.
• Corporate Governance & Commercial Contract Support (25%): Assist with entity formation, corporate records, routine commercial agreements, confidentiality and service agreements; perform legal research and maintain organized legal files.
• Risk Management & Litigation Support (15%): Identify legal risks, assist with claims, disputes and litigation coordination; support compliance reviews.
• Legal Operations, Policies & Business Advisory (15%): Monitor regulatory developments, draft internal policies and templates, participate in cross‑functional meetings, and provide practical advice to business partners.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation details are not disclosed in the posting.