Transactional Associate

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Bunker Hill Village (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting is assisting a well-established Houston law firm in finding an experienced Transactional Attorney. The role focuses on commercial real estate transactions, M&A, and land use, with drafting, reviewing, structuring, and negotiating complex agreements to support business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a JD from an accredited law school, an active Texas license, and 1–8 years of relevant experience in corporate and real estate matters.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas bar license.
• 1–8 years of relevant experience in real estate, M&A, land use, or corporate law.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Conduct due diligence for acquisitions and real estate deals.
• Structure and close transactions while mitigating risk.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Development, and Leadership to align legal strategies.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Due diligence

Legal analysis

Education

JD degree

Job description

Our client, a well-established Houston law firm, is seeking an experienced Transactional Attorney to join its collaborative, team-oriented practice. The firm represents a diverse client base, from emerging businesses to large corporations. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in commercial real estate transactions, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and/or land and purchase agreements. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, structuring, and negotiating complex transactions while providing strategic legal guidance to support business objectives and mitigate risk. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside an experienced legal team on sophisticated transactions.

Position: Transactional Associate
Compensation: $120,000?$190,000 (commensurate with experience)
Location: I-10/Memorial area

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including purchase and sale agreements, real estate leases, M&A documents, and land use agreements.
• Conduct legal due diligence related to acquisitions, real estate development, and corporate transactions.
• Structure and close transactions efficiently while ensuring legal compliance and minimizing risk exposure.
• Collaborate with internal departments?including Finance, Operations, Development, and Executive Leadership?to align legal strategies with business objectives.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Texas.
• 1?8 years of relevant legal experience with a focus on real estate transactions, M&A, land use, or corporate law.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate high-value commercial contracts.
• Proven capacity to manage multiple deals simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with both legal and non-legal professionals.
• Prior experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department preferred.