Established, financially strong law firm with 40+ lawyers in downtown Houston is seeking corporate/commercial transactions attorney to fill growing client demands.
Qualified candidates must have:
At least 10 years (partners) of legal experience (law firm experience preferred) in the following areas:
Forming and organizing business entities and joint ventures, including limited liability companies, limited partnerships, corporations, series LLCs and professional entities
Experience drafting governing documents, buy-sell agreements, resolutions and other operating documents for business entities is essential
Merging, converting, winding up and terminating business entities, including drafting of all required filing and internal documents, such as merger/conversion/termination plans
Drafting and negotiating asset and entity purchases and sales for clients in various industries, including drafting of purchase agreements, financing agreements and related transaction documents
Drafting and negotiating real estate investment and professional partnerships (including background in deal structure and tax matters) and real estate private placement/exempt offerings
A wide range of corporate, M&A or commercial transactions, including strategic analysis, due diligence and negotiations
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of complex commercial contracts, including NDAs, MSAs, RE purchase agreements, leases, purchase agreements for products and services, and software license and services agreements
Hands-on (lead counsel) experience in the areas listed above is essential
Superb verbal and written communication skills
Superior judgment and business acumen, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently
Some portable business
Qualified candidates who are interested in learning more about this opportunity are encouraged to send a resume and cover letter to employment@craincaton.com. All inquiries will be held in strictest confidence.
