Associate General Counsel

Talently; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently, a Dallas-based private investment firm, seeks an Associate General Counsel to partner with senior leadership and portfolio companies on a broad range of transactional and operational legal matters. This role combines deal execution with strategic legal counsel in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be business-minded, hold a J.D. and Texas bar, and bring 7+ years of M&A/PE experience, with proven ability to manage outside counsel and mentor teams.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the Texas bar are required.
• 7+ years of relevant legal experience with strong M&A/private equity background.
• Experience handling commercial contracts, employment, real estate, financing, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support private M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, due diligence, negotiations, and closings.
• Advise portfolio companies on commercial agreements, employment matters, real estate, financing, and business risks.
• Manage outside counsel across transactions and specialized legal matters.
• Partner with senior executives and investment teams to provide legal guidance.
• Support corporate governance, entity matters, and investment-related legal needs.
• Help enhance legal processes and contribute to growth of the legal function.

Skills

M&A

Private Equity

Biglaw

Commercial Contracts

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Title: Associate General Counsel

Location: Onsite – Dallas

Salary: $300K-$400K

Skills: M&A, Private Equity, Biglaw, Commercial Contracts

About the Company / The Opportunity:

Join a Dallas-based private investment firm with a diverse portfolio of operating companies. This role provides the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and portfolio company executives while handling a broad range of transactional and operational legal matters. The ideal candidate will be a business-minded attorney who enjoys both deal execution and serving as a strategic legal partner to the business.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support private M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, due diligence, negotiations, and closings.
• Serve as a key legal advisor to portfolio companies on commercial agreements, employment matters, real estate, financing, and general business risks.
• Manage outside counsel across transactions and specialized legal matters.
• Partner with senior executives and investment teams to provide legal guidance.
• Support corporate governance, entity matters, and other legal needs related to investment activities.
• Help enhance legal processes and contribute to the continued growth of the legal function.

Must-Have Skills:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the Texas bar.
• 7+ years of relevant legal experience with a strong background in M&A and private equity.
• Experience handling a broad range of matters, including commercial contracts, employment, real estate, financing, and risk management.
• Strong business judgment with the ability to advise senior executives and business leaders.
• Demonstrated leadership ability through mentoring, managing matters independently, or leading initiatives.
• Experience effectively managing outside counsel.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Biglaw experience.
• Experience with investment firms or portfolio companies.
• Exposure to fund structures, governance matters, or securities-related issues.
• Experience supporting companies across multiple industries.