Business Law Associate - Austin

The Austin office of Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC, an established over 100-year-old Texas law firm has an immediate opening for an associate attorney with 1-3 years of general business transactional experience.

The associate will primarily work for experienced partners and other associates with very dynamic, growing practices. We are looking for a person who is a self-starter who can assume a meaningful role on a team alongside other attorneys and spectacular support staff.

Our firm offers a fast-track to partnership. Associates are eligible for partnership consideration after 5 years of employment with the firm, and credit may be granted dependent on previous experience.

Position Qualifications:

• Experience handling contract drafting and negotiation, corporate matters, and mergers and acquisitions, particularly in technology and/or financial services businesses, strongly preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex legal principles to non-experts in a succinct and understandable manner
• Detail-oriented problem solver with ability to function in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative nature with a “client first,” integrity driven mindset

Position Requirements:

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience
• Licensed to practice and in good standing in the State of Texas

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with annual bonus plan
• 401(k)/profit sharing after one-year of service
• Medical insurance is fully paid by the firm for attorneys and their dependents, subject to a minimal annual deductible
• Dental and vision insurance available at low rates
• Other fringe benefits offered, such as cell phone reimbursement and plan coverage, life insurance, and long-term disability
• Annual state bar fees and CLE expenses covered by the firm