Corporate Associate Attorney

Armbrust & Brown; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

HSA option

Life and AD&D insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

EAP

Professional development

Firm events

Job summary

Armbrust & Brown, PLLC seeks an experienced Corporate Transactional Attorney in Austin to manage sophisticated matters from structuring through closing. The role emphasizes advising clients on diverse corporate transactions and active collaboration with senior attorneys.

The candidate should have a JD from an accredited school, Texas bar admission, and 4+ years of transactional experience, with strong drafting and negotiation skills. In-office role with a competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the State Bar of Texas and in good standing.
• 4+ years of relevant corporate and transactional experience, preferably with significant responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in a broad range of corporate and business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, asset and equity purchases and sales, reorganizations, restructurings, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate asset purchase agreements, stock and equity purchase agreements, partnership and company agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and other business and transactional documents.
• Advise clients regarding entity formation, capitalization, ownership structures, corporate governance, and ongoing entity matters.
• Counsel clients on sophisticated business transactions, including entity formations, restructurings, acquisitions, dispositions, and other complex business arrangements.
• Represent buyers and sellers in acquisition transactions from initial structuring and due diligence through negotiation, documentation, and closing.
• Conduct and oversee legal due diligence in connection with acquisitions, dispositions, investments, and other transactions.
• Advise clients regarding debt and equity financing, securities law considerations, and related corporate matters.
• Prepare board, shareholder, member, and partner consents, resolutions, and other governance documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, lenders, accountants, tax advisors, investment bankers, and other professionals to successfully complete transactions.
• Provide practical and strategic advice regarding day-to-day business matters and develop strong, long-term client relationships.
• Assist in supervising and mentoring junior attorneys and legal professionals, as appropriate.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Client advisory

Due diligence

Education

J.D. (accredited law school)

Tools

MS Office

DocuSign

Job description

Description

Armbrust & Brown, PLLC is seeking an experienced Corporate Transactional Attorney to join our Austin office. The ideal candidate will have significant experience advising clients on a broad range of corporate and business transactions and will be comfortable taking meaningful responsibility for matters from initial structuring through closing.

This position offers the opportunity to handle sophisticated transactional work, work directly with clients, and collaborate with experienced attorneys across the Firm’s practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in a broad range of corporate and business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, asset and equity purchases and sales, reorganizations, restructurings, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate asset purchase agreements, stock and equity purchase agreements, partnership and company agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and other business and transactional documents.
• Advise clients regarding entity formation, capitalization, ownership structures, corporate governance, and ongoing entity matters.
• Counsel clients on sophisticated business transactions, including entity formations, restructurings, acquisitions, dispositions, and other complex business arrangements.
• Represent buyers and sellers in acquisition transactions from initial structuring and due diligence through negotiation, documentation, and closing.
• Conduct and oversee legal due diligence in connection with acquisitions, dispositions, investments, and other transactions.
• Advise clients regarding debt and equity financing, securities law considerations, and related corporate matters.
• Prepare board, shareholder, member, and partner consents, resolutions, and other governance documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, lenders, accountants, tax advisors, investment bankers, and other professionals to successfully complete transactions.
• Provide practical and strategic advice regarding day-to-day business matters and develop strong, long-term client relationships.
• Assist in supervising and mentoring junior attorneys and legal professionals, as appropriate.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the State Bar of Texas and in good standing.
• 4+ years of relevant corporate and transactional experience, preferably with significant responsibility for sophisticated business transactions.
• Strong experience with entity formation, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and general business transactions.
• Experience with sophisticated business restructurings, tax-driven transactions, or complex entity transactions is a plus.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines.
• Sound judgment and the ability to work directly and confidently with clients.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with attorneys across multiple practice areas.
• A proactive, practical, and business-minded approach to problem solving.

Compensation & Benefits

Armbrust & Brown offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive base salary and year-end incentive opportunity
• Firm-paid employee medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option with employer contribution for eligible participants
• Firm-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Firm-paid long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan and profit-sharing program
• Generous paid leave and firm holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and continuing legal education opportunities
• Firm-sponsored events and additional employee benefits

Specific benefit eligibility and plan terms are governed by the applicable benefit plans and Firm policies.

Why Armbrust & Brown?

Armbrust & Brown offers sophisticated legal work in a collaborative environment where attorneys have the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of matters, work directly with clients, and develop their practices and professional relationships.

Our attorneys work alongside experienced lawyers across complementary practice areas while enjoying the accessibility and collegiality of a mid-sized Austin firm.

Location: Austin, Texas

Position: Full-time, in-office

Equal Employment Opportunity

Armbrust & Brown, PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Firm provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and other lawful considerations.

Notice to Recruiters and Search Firms

Armbrust & Brown, PLLC does not accept unsolicited résumés or candidate submissions from recruiters, staffing agencies, or search firms.

Recruiters and search firms must have a current, written agreement with Armbrust & Brown and receive prior authorization from the Firm’s Human Resources department before submitting candidates for any position.

Any résumé or candidate information submitted without a current agreement and prior authorization will be considered unsolicited, and Armbrust & Brown will have no obligation to pay any referral, placement, or other fee in connection with the submission or any resulting employment.

Authorized recruiters and search firms are expected to comply with the Firm’s equal employment opportunity practices and to refer qualified candidates without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Please do not contact attorneys or other Firm employees directly regarding candidates or recruiting services. All recruiting inquiries should be directed to Human Resources.