Transactional Attorney- Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions

Transactional Attorney- Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions

Kessler Collins has built a reputation for success with its many long-standing client relationships by serving as strategic business partners that work collaboratively to achieve our client’s goals and objectives. The transactional practice is a core pillar of our firm and we do significant work in M&A, commercial real estate, and serving as outside general counsel for a number of national organizations, including hospitality and healthcare. We are looking for a Transactional Attorney to help lead and grow our transactional practice and to focus on corporate and M&A transactions, including work integrating regulatory, compliance, and healthcare issues. This role is well-suited for an attorney who enjoys both complex deal work and strategic client counseling and who is interested in shaping the transactional practice direction.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and advise on a broad range of general corporate and transactional matters, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings, and strategic investments
• Partner with clients to develop expansion strategies and deal structures
• Draft, negotiate, and oversee complex commercial agreements and transaction documents
• Advise clients on general corporate housekeeping, including entity formation, governance, operational issues, and contract strategy
• Manage legal due diligence and transaction closings and coordinate across internal teams and external advisors
• Build and maintain strong client relationships serving as a point of contact for senior leadership roles in clients’ organizations
• Coordinate with real estate team on various commercial real estate transactions, including leasing and acquisitions/dispositions
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; contribute to business development
• Mentor associates and collaborate with firm leadership on practice growth

What We’re Looking For

• J.D. and Texas Bar admission
• Demonstrated expertise in business transactions and corporate transactional work
• Experience advising clients in highly regulated industries is preferred
• Ability to lead team in a collaborative and supportive environment
• Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in growing a practice

Why Chose Us:

At Kessler Collins, we’re building something special. You’ll find experienced lawyers who enjoy working hard and having fun. You’ll find the resources and infrastructure of an established firm, without the bureaucracy of BigLaw, that offers the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to a dynamic culture and a close-knit team. Our aim is to find long-term business partners that that truly want to grow a practice with us. We support our lawyers’ efforts to grow and develop by helping them identify their highest and best use and putting them in positions to succeed. Apply now or connect confidentially to explore how you could shape your next career chapter with us.

Location & flexibility:

Office location for this job is Downtown Dallas.

Flexible remote work, with an emphasis on in-person collaboration

Please send your resume in confidence to Carol Porter: cporter@kesslercollins.com