Business/Real Estate Attorney

Lkjordan; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Health insurance for employees and fam

Optional dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

LK Jordan is seeking an experienced Business/Real Estate Attorney to join its Corpus Christi, TX legal team. This on-site role offers a flexible compensation structure based on the attorney’s ability to generate and manage business, with responsibilities spanning drafting, due diligence, and negotiations.

The candidate must hold a J.D., be admitted to the Texas State Bar, and have 7+ years of relevant experience, with board certification preferred.

Qualifications

• J.D. required and licensed to practice in Texas.
• Experience in business and real estate law is essential.
• Strong research and writing skills are required.
• Excellent communication and client management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate business and real estate agreements.
• Perform due diligence for acquisitions, mergers, and title issues.
• Represent clients in negotiations and dispute resolution.
• Provide strategic legal advice and manage transactions end-to-end.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and business development.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Client relations

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Texas State Bar Admission

Job description

Business/Real Estate Attorney We are seeking an experienced Business/Real Estate Attorney to join a dynamic legal team in Corpus Christi, TX. This on-site role offers a flexible compensation structure based on the attorney’s ability to generate and manage business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements and documents related to business and real estate transactions.
• Conduct due diligence for acquisitions, mergers, title issues, zoning, and environmental considerations.
• Represent clients in negotiations.
• Provide strategic legal advice and develop solutions tailored to clients' needs.
• Oversee transactions from inception to closing.
• Develop and review agreements involving stakeholders, investors, sellers, purchasers, and joint ventures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations related to real estate development, construction, entity formation, and governance.
• Offer legal guidance on risk management, contract enforcement, and dispute resolution.
• Conduct legal research and stay current on laws and regulations impacting the real estate and business sectors.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Admission to the Texas State Bar.
• At least 7 years of experience in real estate and/or business law.
• Board certification in areas such as Commercial Real Estate Law, Residential Real Estate, Farm and Ranch Real Estate Law, Construction Law, or Property Owners Association Law is preferred but not required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Benefits Offered:

• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Health insurance fully covered for employees and their families.
• Optional dental and vision insurance.
• Life insurance coverage.

This role is ideal for a driven legal professional with expertise in handling complex real estate and business transactions.

Salary $175K plus bonuses, depending on business generation.

LK Jordan is an equal opportunity employer.