Transactional Associate

Burnett Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists in Houston seeks an experienced Transactional Attorney to join a collaborative practice. The role emphasizes drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial transactions, including real estate and corporate deals, to support business objectives and mitigate risk.

Ideal candidate has a Texas-licensed JD with 1–8 years of related experience and a proven ability to handle high-value contracts in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• JD required and Texas license to practice law.
• 1–8 years of relevant experience in real estate, M&A, land use, or corporate law.
• Ability to draft and negotiate high-value commercial contracts.
• Proven capacity to manage multiple deals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Due diligence

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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.

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