Business Transaction Associate Attorney

Job Title: Business Transaction Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A Dallas-based law firm is seeking a dedicated and bilingual associate attorney with a focus on business transactions. This role is ideal for a mid-level legal professional with strong experience in corporate matters, mergers & acquisitions, and commercial contract work. The position offers a hybrid work model and emphasizes collaborative teamwork, cross-border communication, and strategic client counseling, particularly within the Korean-speaking business community.

Duties:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of business agreements, including:

  • Asset and equity purchase agreements

  • Commercial leases and service contracts

  • Operating and partnership agreements

• Offer strategic advice on general corporate law matters and occasional employment-related concerns

• Support resolution of contract disputes, partnership disagreements, and consumer protection matters

• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to meet client objectives

• Conduct legal research and prepare written memoranda to support business decisions

• Maintain direct and effective communication with clients and counterparties

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in business law, M&A, and corporate transactions

• Fluency in Korean and English (speaking, reading, and writing)

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a collaborative setting

• Strong writing, research, and analytical abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and related tools

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in Texas

Skills:

• Bilingual communication skills (Korean/English)

• Attention to detail and problem-solving acumen

• Client-facing professionalism and interpersonal confidence

• Organizational efficiency with task prioritization

• Technological proficiency for document management and legal research

Job Location:

• Dallas, TX

• Hybrid schedule: Onsite four days a week, remote one day (after probationary period)

This Texas law firm based in Dallas and Ft. Worth, holds a transnational insight into the legal system that spans both the U.S. and Korea. They build personalized representation in the practice areas of business litigation, breach of contract, contract drafting, partnership disputes, and patents & trademarks. A team of under-five attorneys has among their ranks a Super Lawyers Rising Star. Their specialty is in communicating between the business laws of two different countries.