Corporate Associate Attorney

Jobot; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growing corporate practice

401(k) contribution

Collaboration & accessible leadership

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney in Houston to join a growing corporate practice. You will handle mergers and acquisitions, corporate formation, governance, and draft/negotiation of operating agreements and purchase contracts.

The ideal candidate has a J.D., 1–3 years of corporate law experience, and an active Texas license. Strong writing, research, and commercial awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 1–3 years of relevant corporate law experience (M&A or business transactions).
• Active license in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Strong legal research, writing and drafting skills.
• Solid understanding of business structures and ownership.
• Ability to think commercially with business implications.

Responsibilities

• Mergers and acquisitions, including asset and equity transactions.
• Business entity formation and structuring.
• Corporate governance and ownership arrangements.
• Drafting and negotiating operating agreements, shareholder agreements, purchase agreements, and other commercial contracts.
• Private placements, capital raises, and investment transactions.
• Transactional due diligence and general corporate counseling.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Corporate Associate Attorney

$140000 - $180000 per year | Houston, TX | Hybrid | Permanent

Respected Houston-based firm with growing corporate practice group.

A bit about us:

Our client is a respected Houston-based law firm serving energy, banking, finance, and real estate clients.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation
• Growing Corporate Practice
• Excellent Benefits including 401(k) Contribution
• Collaboration & Accessible Leadership

Job Details

We are seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented Associate who combines strong legal skills with genuine business acumen.

The firm is looking for someone who understands not only the legal aspects of business transactions but also the underlying business, financial, and operational considerations that drive them.

The Opportunity:

• Mergers and acquisitions, including asset and equity transactions.
• Business entity formation and structuring.
• Corporate governance and ownership arrangements.
• Drafting and negotiating operating agreements, shareholder agreements, purchase agreements, and other commercial contracts.
• Private placements, capital raises, and investment transactions.
• Transactional due diligence and general corporate counseling.

What We're Looking For:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 1–3 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in corporate law, M&A, or business transactions.
• Active license and good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Strong legal research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills.
• A solid understanding of business structures, ownership arrangements, and fundamental business concepts.
• The ability to think commercially and understand the business implications of legal decisions.

A Business Background Is a Plus!

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.