Corporate Associate Attorney

Jobot; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

CLE and bar dues covered

Billing target 1300 hrs

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an attorney in Austin with a foundation at a large law firm to join a boutique transactional practice focused on M&A and venture financing.

The role offers mentorship, a collaborative culture, and ownership opportunities as you progress, with a work pace suited to sophisticated deal work in a smaller shop.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited school and Texas bar license.
• Minimum of one year of experience at a large law firm.
• Transactional experience required; M&A or venture financing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on M&A transactions and venture financing deals with senior attorneys.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, financing documents, and related materials.
• Conduct due diligence and manage diligence processes for transactions.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and deal parties.
• Collaborate across practice groups; mentorship is provided and day-to-day work spans multiple attorneys.
• Take on increasing responsibility for deal timelines, closing checklists, and client updates.
• Participate in business development and client relationship-building toward partnership.

Skills

J.D. degree

Texas bar license

Large firm experience

M&A experience

Venture financing

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Education

J.D. and Texas license

Job description

Salary: $130,000 - $205,000 per year.

About us

Our client is a well-regarded, boutique transactional law firm in Austin offering a different pace and culture than big law, without sacrificing sophisticated deal work. The firm handles M&A and venture financing matters and is looking for attorneys who've built a strong foundation at a large firm and are ready to practice at a smaller shop with a more collegial, less hierarchical structure, mentorship is built in, and "boss" is more of a team concept than a title.

Why join us

• Health, dental, and vision insurance fully covered for the employee (spouse/children can be added at employee's cost)
• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution
• CLE and bar dues covered (reasonable CLE budget)
• 1300 billing requirement

Job Details

Who This Role Is For: This role is designed for an attorney who has completed at least one full year at a large law firm and has made the deliberate choice to continue practicing law at a smaller shop, at a different pace.

Ideal candidates already have transactional experience; litigation background does not translate to this role. M&A and/or venture financing experience is preferred, but the firm will consider strong candidates with other transactional experience.

What You’ll Do

• Work directly on M&A transactions and venture financing deals alongside experienced attorneys, with increasing ownership of deal work as you progress
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents (purchase agreements, financing documents, ancillary agreements, disclosure schedules, and related materials)
• Conduct due diligence and manage diligence processes for transactions
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and other deal parties
• Collaborate across practice groups rather than working under a single supervising partner, you'll be assigned a mentor, but day-to-day work will involve multiple attorneys across the firm
• Take on increasing responsibility for managing deal timelines, closing checklists, and client communication as you gain experience
• Participate in business development and client relationship-building over time, particularly as you approach the partnership/of counsel decision point

Qualifications

• J.D. and active license to practice law in Texas (or ability to become licensed)
• Minimum of one full year of experience at a large law firm
• Transactional experience required; M&A and/or venture financing experience strongly preferred
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deals and deadlines simultaneously
• Comfortable working in a smaller, less structured environment where initiative and collaboration matter more than formal hierarchy

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.