Corporate Associate Attorney

Jobot; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Origination credit

Mentorship and training

Health insurance

Dependent care accounts

Life, disability and AD&D insurance

Retirement program

Paid holidays and PTO

Wellness programs

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney for its Dallas office. The attorney will represent buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions and advise on broad corporate matters in a fast-growing platform.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of M&A and corporate experience, a J.D. from a Texas-eligible program, and a demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team. The role offers mentorship and a clear path to advancement.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed (or eligible) to practice in Texas.
• 3+ years of M&A and general corporate/commercial experience in a law firm.
• Broad exposure to corporate matters, such as commercial transactions, tax, reorganizations, governance and compliance.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and project-management skills.
• Ability to handle matters independently while working well with a team.
• Interest in client development and growing a practice.

Responsibilities

• Represent buyers, sellers and investors in mergers, acquisitions and other strategic transactions.
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, ancillary documents and commercial contracts.
• Coordinate due diligence and manage transactions from letter of intent through closing.
• Advise clients on entity formation, reorganizations, corporate governance and compliance.
• Work with tax colleagues to structure transactions efficiently.
• Build direct client relationships and help supervise junior attorneys and staff.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Project management

Client development

Independence

Team player

Education

J.D. from a ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Corporate Associate Attorney

$180000 - $230000 per year | Dallas, TX | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Our client is a national, full-service business law firm with more than 600 attorneys across roughly 30 offices nationwide, including a growing presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Founded more than 70 years ago, the firm is one of the fastest-growing in the country and has earned national recognition for that growth. The culture is collaborative and inclusive, and lawyers have direct access to firm leadership. Associates get real client contact early, along with structured mentorship and a clear path to advancement. The firm consistently ranks among the national leaders in associate-to-partner promotions.

Why join us?

• Origination credit and business-development support for associates


• No fixed lockstep timeline, so partnership eligibility can come sooner than at peer firms


• Formal and informal mentorship, plus firm-paid training


• Medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance


• Health care and dependent care spending accounts


• Life, disability and AD&D insurance


• Firm retirement program plus free personal financial counseling


• Paid holidays, paid time off and paid parental leave


• Employee assistance and wellness programs

Job Details

The firm is seeking a mid- to senior-level Business Transactions Associate to join its Dallas office. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in mergers and acquisitions and in general corporate and commercial matters, and is looking to take on greater responsibility in a platform built for long-term growth.

What You'll Do

• Represent buyers, sellers and investors in mergers, acquisitions and other strategic transactions


• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, ancillary documents and commercial contracts


• Coordinate due diligence and manage transactions from letter of intent through closing


• Advise clients on entity formation, reorganizations, corporate governance and compliance


• Work with tax colleagues to structure transactions efficiently


• Build direct client relationships and help supervise junior attorneys and staff

What You'll Bring

• J.D. from an accredited law school, licensed (or eligible) to practice in Texas


• 3+ years of M&A and general corporate/commercial experience at a law firm


• Broad exposure to corporate matters, such as commercial transactions, tax, reorganizations, contracts, governance and compliance


• Strong drafting, negotiation and project-management skills


• Ability to handle matters independently while working well with a team


• Interest in client development and growing a practice

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.