Transactional Attorney

Dorsett Johnson & Cisneros; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 195,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Downtown parking paid by firm

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Dorsett Johnson & Cisneros is seeking a versatile attorney with transactional experience in real estate, construction, and business law. The attorney will lead transactional matters and provide comprehensive legal support to clients, including litigation teams on disputes arising from transactions.

The role is based in Downtown Fort Worth, in-office, with a base salary of $195,000–$225,000 plus a 20% origination-style bonus on collected fees, parking, and 401(k). Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active member of the State Bar of Texas in good standing.
• 5+ years of transactional experience in real estate, construction, and/or business law.
• 10 years, preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and complex transaction drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts (including construction contracts), conveyance documents, leases, purchase agreements, marketing service agreements, and development documents.
• Perform legal due diligence for real estate acquisitions and development projects.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance, legal disputes, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Critical thinking

Communication

Drafting

Caseload management

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

We are seeking a versatile attorney with proven transactional experience and a strong background in real estate, construction, and business law. The successful candidate will take lead on transactional matters based on workflows, while providing comprehensive legal support, opinions, and consultation to clients within the subject practice areas. The attorney in this position will also provide substantive law support to litigators managing litigation matters and advise clients on transaction disputes in pre-litigation. The matters originate from a blend of corporate and business clients, as well as consumers (usually referred from corporate clients).

Key Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts (including construction contracts), conveyance documents, leases, purchase (real estate and commercial) agreements, marketing service agreements, and development documents.

Perform legal due diligence for real estate acquisitions and development projects.

Advise clients on regulatory compliance, legal disputes, and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Active member of the State Bar of Texas in good standing.

5+ years of transactional experience in real estate, construction, and/or business law.

10 years, preferred.

Strong legal research, writing, and critical thinking skills.

Strong communication and complex transaction drafting skills.

Skills & Attributes

Ability to manage caseloads with minimal supervision.

Strategic thinker with innovative problem-solving abilities.

Detail-oriented with a commitment to client advocacy.

Location

Downtown Fort Worth, Texas in-office position

Compensation and Benefits

Base Salary of $195,000 - $225,000 (depending on experience and credentials).

Origination bonus of 20% of collected attorney fees (there is not an origination expectation).

Downtown garage parking paid by firm.

401(k) offered.12 days paid time off (PTO).

Approximately 10 days of paid vacation.

Reimbursements for SBOT dues, MCLE, and approved associations.