Senior Business Transaction Attorney

Sul Lee Law Firm, PLLC; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Une firme de droit en pleine croissance à Dallas recherche un avocat senior en transactions commerciales. Ce rôle implique de gérer des fusions, acquisitions et contrats variés tout en offrant un conseil juridique stratégique. Le candidat idéal possède une solide expérience dans le domaine et sera en mesure de diriger des affaires complexes et de mentor junior.

Benefits

Options de travail hybride

Culture de collaboration

Équilibre travail-vie personnelle

Qualifications

• JD et admission au barreau dans au moins un État américain, de préférence au Texas.
• 5+ années d'expérience juridique pertinente en transactions commerciales.
• Préférence pour une expérience en conseil d'entreprise ou dans une petite entreprise.

Responsibilities

• Diriger et gérer des transactions de société incluant fusions et acquisitions.
• Rédiger et négocier des contrats commerciaux variés, y compris accords de franchise.
• Conseiller des clients sur des questions liées aux opérations commerciales et immobilières.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic Legal Counsel

Risk Management

Client Relationship Management

Business Acumen

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Sul Lee Law Firm, PLLC is a fast-growing, Dallas-based Business, IP, and Corporate Law Firm with a dynamic and entrepreneurial client base, from startups to international corporations. As we continue to expand, we are seeking an experienced Senior Business Transaction Attorney to join our close-knit team. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, highly skilled attorney with a strong background in corporate and transactional law and a passion for serving growing businesses. This is a senior-level position offering the opportunity to work directly with firm leadership, mentor junior attorneys, and take the lead on complex transactional matters. Why Sul Lee Law Firm? • Rapid Growth : 30–50% annual growth since 2013. • Client Diversity : Work with clients ranging from local startups to multinational enterprises. • Culture & Collaboration: We value teamwork, mutual respect, and a growth-oriented mindset. • Work-Life Balance : Hybrid work options and flexibility to support professional and personal goals. Responsibilities: • Lead and manage company transactions, including small-sized mergers and acquisitions, business partnerships, business structuring, and joint ventures. • Draft, review, and negotiate franchise disclosure document and franchise agreement. • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, NDAs, operating agreements, and purchase and sale agreements. • Provide strategic legal counsel on governance, compliance, risk management, and growth planning. • Oversee legal due diligence and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on transactional closings. • Advise clients in matters relating to real estate, commercial leases, and business operations. • Contribute to firm development by mentoring junior attorneys and supporting strategic initiatives. Qualifications: • Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to the bar in at least one U.S. state. Preferrable to the State of Texas. • Minimum of 5+ years of relevant legal experience in corporate and business transactions. (previous in-house counsel experience or small business experience preferred) • Demonstrated success negotiating and closing complex commercial and real estate deals. • Strong business acumen and ability to align legal strategy with client objectives. • Experience managing client relationships and supervising legal staff is highly preferred. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with shifting priorities. Compensation: $130,000 – $180,000

• Lead and manage company transactions, including small-sized mergers and acquisitions, business partnerships, business structuring, and joint ventures. • Draft, review, and negotiate franchise disclosure document and franchise agreement. • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, NDAs, operating agreements, and purchase and sale agreements. • Provide strategic legal counsel on governance, compliance, risk management, and growth planning. • Oversee legal due diligence and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on transactional closings. • Advise clients in matters relating to real estate, commercial leases, and business operations. • Contribute to firm development by mentoring junior attorneys and supporting strategic initiatives.

Compensation:
$130,000-$180,000 per year