Corporate / Commercial Transactions Partner

A law firm seeks a seasoned Corporate/Commercial Transactions Partner to join its team in downtown Houston, Texas. This position is ideal for an experienced attorney with a strong background in corporate law, capable of addressing the growing demands of clients and leading complex transactions.

Duties:

• Form and organize business entities and joint ventures, including limited liability companies, limited partnerships, corporations, series LLCs, and professional entities.
• Draft and prepare governing documents, buy-sell agreements, resolutions, and other operational documents for business entities.
• Manage the merging, converting, winding up, and termination of business entities, including the drafting of necessary filing and internal documents.
• Draft and negotiate asset and entity purchases and sales across various industries, including purchase agreements, financing agreements, and associated transaction documents.
• Handle real estate investments and professional partnerships, focusing on deal structures and tax matters, as well as real estate private placement and exempt offerings.
• Engage in a wide array of corporate, M&A, or commercial transactions, including strategic analysis, due diligence, and negotiations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including NDAs, MSAs, real estate purchase agreements, leases, product and service purchase agreements, and software licenses.

Requirements:

• At least 10 years of legal experience, with a preference for candidates from law firms.
• Hands-on experience in the specified areas, serving as lead counsel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong judgment and business acumen, with a solid work ethic and the ability to work independently.
• Some portable business is preferred.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in the state bar where practicing.

Skills:

• Proficient in drafting and negotiating a wide range of legal documents.
• Strong analytical skills for strategic analysis and due diligence.
• Ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth.

Representing clients across the U.S., this firm has grown into a nationally known firm since 1912. Specializing in a wide range of areas, the attorneys have become recognized for their contributions to the legal community and their practical expertise. The firm fosters a collegial and collaborative environment where everybody strives to succeed.