Business & Real Estate Attorney

Taylor Root; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

CLE and professional development

Job summary

Taylor Root in Texas seeks an experienced Business & Real Estate Attorney to lead and grow the dispute resolution side of its practice. The ideal candidate will handle a mix of litigation and transactional matters, advising clients with a strategic, business-focused approach.

The role requires substantial experience, strong writing and advocacy skills, and the ability to manage client matters independently while collaborating with firm leadership and support staff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience in a law firm environment.
• Strong background in business law and real estate law.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage client matters and caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Manage business and real estate disputes from intake through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal briefs.
• Conduct and defend depositions; attend hearings and argue motions.
• Represent clients in mediation and settlement negotiations; prepare cases for trial.

Skills

5+ years experience

Business law

Real estate law

Client interaction

Litigation & transactions

Job description

Our client, a highly regarded boutique law firm in Texas, is seeking an experienced Business & Real Estate Attorney to lead and grow the dispute resolution side of its Business and Real Estate practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys sophisticated legal work, client interaction, and meaningful case ownership without the demands commonly associated with large law firm environments.

The firm is known for its collaborative culture, high standards of client service, and strong commitment to work-life balance. Attorneys are given significant responsibility, direct client contact, and the opportunity to build lasting relationships while handling both litigation and transactional matters.

Position Overview

This role is ideal for an attorney with substantial experience in business and real estate law who is comfortable managing disputes from inception through resolution. The successful candidate will handle a mix of litigation, dispute resolution, advisory, and transactional matters, working closely with firm leadership and support staff.

The practice emphasizes strategic problem-solving and efficient dispute resolution while maintaining readiness for litigation, hearings, depositions, and trial work when necessary.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 5+ years of legal experience in a law firm environment
• Strong background in business law and real estate law
• Experience handling matters such as:
• Partnership and ownership disputes
• Commercial lease matters
• Construction defect and seller disclosure claims
• Hearings
• Depositions
• Motion practice
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to independently manage client matters and caseloads

Representative Matters

Business Law

• Partnership and ownership disputes
• Business dissolutions and buyouts
• Business formations and governance
• Buy-sell agreements
• Business purchase and sale transactions
• Commercial and residential real estate transactions
• Commercial lease drafting and negotiation
• Title and curative matters
• Seller-finance transactions
• Trademark registrations
• USPTO filings and administrative matters

Key Responsibilities

• Manage business and real estate disputes from intake through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal briefs
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Attend hearings and argue motions
• Represent clients in mediation and settlement negotiations
• Prepare cases for trial and support trial proceedings

Transactional & Advisory Work

• Draft and negotiate contracts, leases, and transactional documents
• Advise business owners on governance, ownership, and succession planning
• Structure and document business transactions
• Handle trademark registration matters and related filings

Client Management

• Serve as primary point of contact for clients
• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice
• Maintain regular client communication
• Manage expectations regarding strategy, risk, and outcomes

Business Development

• Develop and maintain referral relationships
• Participate in networking and community activities
• Contribute to marketing and thought leadership efforts
• Support cross-selling opportunities across practice areas
• Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff
• Participate in case strategy discussions and firm initiatives
• Maintain compliance with firm policies and procedures

The ideal candidate is:

• A self-starter with strong initiative
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Client-focused and relationship-driven
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Comfortable balancing litigation and transactional work
• A strong communicator and problem-solver
• Professional, trustworthy, and accountable
• Committed to delivering excellent client service

Technical Requirements

• Active Texas law license in good standing
• Strong understanding of:
• Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
• Texas Rules of Evidence
• Texas Business Organizations Code
• Texas Property Code
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Existing referral network or portable business
• Mediation or arbitration experience
• Reasonable billable expectations
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Origination incentives
• Annual attainment bonuses
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• CLE and professional development support

Clear advancement opportunities are available, including progression to:

• Senior Attorney
• Senior Counsel
• Non-Equity Partner

Location

Flexible hybrid schedule available for attorneys who successfully manage their practice and caseload independently. The position will involve matters throughout Central and South Texas, with occasional court appearances, client meetings, and team collaboration days.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.