Senior Corporate Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Corporate Associate to join its Global Corporate Group in Houston, Texas. The ideal candidate will have 6-7 years of experience in investment transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and private equity joint ventures.

Duties

• Represent private equity and family office clients in investment transactions.
• Draft and negotiate complex private equity-backed M&A and related agreements.
• Manage client relationships and develop new business opportunities.
• Lead deal teams for middle-market transactions.
• Oversee transaction processes from inception to completion.

Requirements

• 6-7 years of relevant experience in investment transactions.
• Experience with private equity and family office clients.
• Proven track record in drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
• Membership in the Texas Bar or eligibility to become a member.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Excellent client management abilities.
• Ability to lead and manage deal teams effectively.

Benefits

• 401k Plan
• Medical
• Health Savings Account
• Virtual Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Accident
• Hospital indemnity
• Critical illness
• Life insurance
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Lyra Health EAP
• Paid Family Leave
• College Savings Plan
• Transportation benefit
• Back-up Child Care
• College Coach
• Pet insurance
• Paid sick time
• Vacation time
• Excess Liability Insurance

Commitment, value, excellence, and professional development draw associates to this AmLaw100 firm. This firm has been ranked regionally and nationwide for its vast array of varied practice groups, particularly its corporate practice. Associates are drawn to the collaborative effort at this firm, describing their colleagues as ?patient and willing to teach.? Additionally, the efforts the firm makes to develop careers is appealing to attorneys at this firm. The firm puts emphasis on its diversity, as well as its pro bono requirement hours. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.