Business Attorney - 5+ Years' Experience

Growing law firm in north Austin seeks a full-time attorney capable of practicing independently to serve the firm's business clients. Attorney will work in-person at our north Austin location. The attorney who fills this position will be responsible for managing a heavy docket of transactional business matters (e.g., business sales and acquisitions, contract negotiations, and various other matters typically encountered in a "general counsel" context).

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, is ethical, courteous, committed to excellence, and eager for a fresh start in a fun environment. Experience in the following fields is a bonus, but not required : business litigation, securities, startups, venture capital, healthcare, or commercial real estate.

Our attorneys perform meaningful work on flexible schedules and enjoy their work. Because we are currently generating more clients than we can handle, we're seeking an experienced attorney who can step in and make an immediate impact by delivering exceptional client service and modeling professionalism to our growing team.

Daily Breakdown

70% Client work, such as drafting documents or communicating with clients / opposing counsel.

20% Client development, consisting primarily of meetings with potential new clients.

5% Strategizing with other attorneys.

5% Staff meetings, training, and occasional administrative tasks.

Why work for us?

You deserve a job you love. Our goal is to make it so rewarding and enjoyable you never want to leave. We provide a supportive environment where you will be empowered to perform at your highest level and develop your unique talents and strengths. There are no arbitrary limits on what you can earn or achieve with our firm. You'll work 40-45 hours per week on a flexible schedule. Our attorneys don't work nights and weekends (unless they want to). They don't miss important family events. They don't watch life pass them by while laboring tirelessly in a cubicle. You'll be free to use your paid time off when and how you choose. If you interview with us, you will be given an opportunity to visit (confidentially) with a future attorney teammate without an owner present to ask questions and receive candid feedback. Our goal is to become the best employer in Austin and one of Texas' premier business law firms. We'd love to have you along for the ride.

Qualifications

Texas law license and good standing with the Bar.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work independently and perform at a high-level with minimal supervision.

Superior legal research and analysis skills.

Excellent ability to analyze problems and come up with practical, workable solutions for clients.

A professional, ethical, and courteous attitude.

Benefits

Health Insurance (50%)

Dental Insurance (75%)

Vision Insurance (75%)

$50,000 Term Life Insurance Policy

3% Retirement Matching

Paid Time Off

13 Annual Holidays

Flexible Schedule

Paid Bar Dues and CLEs

Office Gym

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits : 401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Experience :

attorney : 3 years (Required)

business law : 3 years (Preferred)

License / Certification :

Texas Law License (Required)

Ability to Commute :

Austin, TX 78750 (Required)

Work Location : In person