Senior Business Transactional Attorney

Job Overview:
An established law firm is seeking a seasoned Senior Business Transactional Attorney to lead and expand its corporate and M&A practice in Texas. This opportunity is ideal for a highly regarded attorney with 15+ years of experience, a well-established referral network, and a proven ability to generate significant business independently. The role is designed for a legal leader capable of building a transactional team and cultivating a robust book of business while providing strategic counsel on complex corporate matters.

Location:

• Houston, Texas

Duties:

• Advise clients on mergers, acquisitions, corporate restructurings, and general business transactions

• Manage and lead transactional matters from due diligence through closing

• Provide strategic legal counsel to closely held businesses, institutional clients, and investors

• Build and maintain strong referral relationships, particularly with attorneys at large law firms

• Develop and grow a corporate legal practice with support for lateral hiring and team building

• Oversee junior attorneys and transactional staff as the practice expands

• Maintain and grow a self-sustaining book of business

Requirements:

• At least 15 years of legal experience in corporate and M&A law

• Strong standing and reputation within the business transactional legal community

• Demonstrated ability to originate and maintain client business, generating approximately $1M+ annually

• Prior experience working with or referring to large law firms

• Proven track record of independently managing high-level corporate transactions

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in Texas (required)

Skills:

• Deep knowledge of corporate, M&A, and transactional legal principles

• Strong business development and client relationship skills

• Leadership and mentoring abilities for growing a transactional team

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills

• Ability to manage multiple transactions with attention to strategic detail

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package with performance incentives

• Flexibility to structure and grow a personal practice

• Support for associate-level staffing and team development

• Business development resources and administrative infrastructure

• Potential for equity or partnership consideration