Corporate Attorney

Asiatico & Associates, PLLC; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Asiatico & Associates, PLLC in Plano, TX, is seeking a Staff Attorney to advise nonprofit clients on corporate formation, governance, tax exemptions, contracts, and employment law. Hybrid work and a collegial environment are offered with competitive salary and benefits.

The ideal candidate has a law degree, is admitted to the Texas Bar, and at least two years of practice experience. Strong communication, research, and client service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate and law degrees from accredited schools.
• Current member in good standing of State Bar of Texas.
• Minimum of 2 years practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with partners and senior staff attorneys regarding client matters and tasks.
• Communicate with clients to obtain information and provide legal advice.
• Draft and review corporate legal documents, contracts, formation and governance documents, policies, and reports.
• Negotiate transactions on behalf of clients.
• Prepare applications for federal and state tax exemption.
• Communicate with governmental authorities on behalf of clients.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to complete tasks and advise clients.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants to ensure quality work and client service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Initiative / independence

Legal research tools

Education

Undergraduate degree

Law degree / JD

Job description

Our practice focuses on legal representation of nonprofit, tax-exempt entities. Staff attorneys provide counsel to our clients on a variety of legal issues, including corporate formation and governance, state and federal tax-exemption, corporate transactions, contracts, intellectual property, and employment law. We offer a collegial atmosphere, competitive salary and benefits, and an understanding that you have a life outside of work.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with and take direction from partners and senior staff attorneys regarding client matters and tasks.
• Communicate with clients as necessary to obtain information and provide legal advice.
• Draft and review corporate legal documents, such as contracts, corporate formation and governance documents, policies, and reports.
• Negotiate transactions on behalf of clients.
• Prepare applications for federal and state tax exemption.
• Communicate with governmental authorities on behalf of clients.
• Conduct legal research and analysis as necessary to complete tasks and advise clients.
• Work effectively with other attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants in ensuring excellent work product and client service.

Education and Licensing

• Undergraduate and law degrees from accredited schools.
• Current member in good standing of State Bar of Texas.
• Minimum of 2 years practice experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with partners, senior staff attorneys, support staff, clients, government authorities, and others.
• Ability to clearly articulate legal concepts and solutions and effectively convey ideas, verbally and in writing.
• Strong prioritization and time management skills and ability to efficiently manage multiple projects under strict deadlines.
• Initiative, self-motivation, and ability to exercise sound, independent judgment and work without close supervision.
• Ability to use applicable research tools effectively and efficiently to find relevant legal authority.

Other Qualifications

• Integrity, honesty, trustworthiness, and the ability to maintain strict client confidentiality.
• Able to work during non-business days and hours when necessary to meet client needs.
• Willing to travel when required.

Job Type

Full-time, salaried

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule

• Office hours Monday – Friday
• Available when needed outside of office hours

Supplemental Pay

• Commission pay

Work Location

Hybrid

Asiatico & Associates, PLLC is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.