Position Overview:Platt Richmond is seeking an associate attorney to join our robust and growing transactional practice. This individual would be responsible for assisting the partners in all facets of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, private placement of securities, entity formation, investment funds and corporate governance. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of solid corporate experience.
Here, you'll:- Manage multiple projects and assist in all facets of our transactional practice
- Take real ownership of your work instead of just supporting a small piece of it
- Receive dedicated and insightful mentorship from seasoned big law attorneys
- Get experience working on sophisticated middle market transactions
What We're Looking For:- Driven, detail oriented, and enjoys taking on responsibilities
- Solid experience supporting varied corporate transactions in a private company environment
- Someone who can operate independently but knows when to ask questions
The Right Fit:This role is ideal for someone who:
- Values high-quality work but doesn't want the big law lifestyle
- Enjoys working directly with clients and being part of a great team
- Is looking for high-quality corporate experience, meaningful responsibility, and the ability to make an impact
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Assist partners on a broad range of mergers, acquisitions and other business transactions and corporate matters, as well as on a broad range of debt finance, fund formation, securities matters, depending on experience
- Prepare and/or negotiate a wide range of transaction documents, corporate governance, instruments, commercial agreements and other legal documents
- Conduct or oversee legal due diligence and negotiation
- Manage and delegate appropriate tasks to paralegals
Qualifications:- 1-2 years of relevant experience
- Strong understanding of corporate law and contract law, and/or understanding of securities law, finance law or regulatory compliance
- Strong attention to detail
- Intellectual curiosity and genuine interest in projects, rather than a "finish the task and forget about it" approach
- Excellent communication and grammatical skills, both verbal and written
- Genuine, authentic personality
- Team player; takes direction well; receptive to constructive feedback
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook
- J.D. and Texas Bar Admittance
Perks:- Highly flexible work from home policy
- Collegial atmosphere of hard-working but fun-loving partners, associates, and staff
- True work-life balance; 1700 billable hour requirement
- Dedicated paralegals and support staff
- Support and mentoring for business development initiatives
- Origination credit on matters brought to the firm by the associate
- Straightforward partner track
- Excellent benefits and 401(k)
