Associate Transactional Attorney

Rapp & Krock, PC is a Galleria-area law firm seeking a highly skilled and driven Transactional Attorney to join our growing team. This role offers an opportunity to work within a business transactional practice where you will play an active role in advising clients on a range of complex transactions and legal matters including mergers and acquisitions, banking and corporate finance, securities, and commercial contract matters. The ideal candidate will have at least five (5) years of experience in transactional law, a strong business acumen, with a focus on managing complex business transactions.

Why Join Us:

Our purpose is to deliver comprehensive legal services using our diverse skills, experience, and proven process. We strive to exhibit our core values in all that we do.

• Trusted – Knowing your best interest is first
• Relationships – Valuing long-term relationships
• Committed – Your Business is Our Business®
• Creative – Finding a way
• Collaborative – Always working together
• Quality – Exceeding expectations

Benefits:

Enjoy a competitive compensation package along with a comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical Insurance, Vision, Dental, AFLAC
• Firm-funded disability insurance plan and group term life coverage
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan (subject to plan eligibility date)
• Parental Leave
• Paid bar and professional memberships
• Paid continuing legal education
• Internal support for business development and practice marketing

Key Functions:

• Provide comprehensive legal advice to clients on various transactional matters, including structuring, negotiating, and drafting contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Manage and oversee mergers, acquisitions and other transactional deals from inception through closing, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct due diligence and review legal documentation to identify potential risks and advise clients accordingly.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues and support staff to ensure cohesive and effective matter management.
• Collaborate closely with clients and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth and efficient communication and transaction processes.
• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying opportunities to expand client relationships, obtain new clients, and enhance the firm’s service offerings.
• Active role in the accurate and timely fee tracking and billing procedures, ensure compliance with billing guidelines, and address any discrepancies or billing issues promptly to maintain client satisfaction.

Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a licensed attorney handling transactional matters

Qualifications:

• Admission to the Texas State Bar
• Strong negotiation, drafting, research and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, with a collaborative approach to client and team interactions
• Competence in developing effective strategies and identifying key legal issues
• Ability to think creatively, use good judgment and decision-making, and operate with accuracy and integrity
• Works well under pressure with flexibility to changing work priorities, workflow, and work assignments
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters and prioritize tasks effectively
• Established technology-driven work ethic
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their business objectives and providing tailored legal advice
• Maintain a positive, respectful environment that embraces diverse perspectives and needs among clients, team members, and community

Job Type: Full-timeWork Location: In person

Rapp & Krock, PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other factors protected by law.