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Location: This will be onsite as listed in the job posting. SUMMARY Provide quality, accurate and timely customer service involving daily processing of financial transactions and opening accounts in a retail banking environment. Introduce bank products and services through outreach to prospects and provide tailored recommendations to existing clients to deepen relationships. Perform related duties i.e. outbound sales calls as required to achieve banking center goals (meet/exceed sales goals/referral goals) and provide support to banking center management. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Sales and service Provide both teller and platform support as needed to keep client wait times to a minimum and to provide quality customer service. Teller support includes performing daily processing of financial transactions, i.e. deposits, handling currency, coin, and cashing checks. Platform support includes opening checking accounts, savings accounts, and provide all other deposit product services. Identify client needs through consultative conversations and recommend appropriate products and services to meet those needs. Open and process new demand and time deposit accounts including savings accounts, IRAs, certificates of deposit, and money market accounts. Cross-sell and make referrals to bank partners to generate new business and deepen existing client relationships. Conduct regular outbound calls to clients and prospects, including participating in client/prospect calling activities during special deposit/loan campaigns. Assist client with loan application for personal/retail consumer needs and "handing off" the processing of these applications to the appropriate associate. Client experience Research and resolve problems and respond to client inquiries on account status. Deliver excellent client experiences consistently and promptly resolve client issues effectively. Enhance individual knowledge to better serve clients by attending relevant sales, service, and product knowledge meetings, training classes, and web-based learning. Compliance and risk management Expected compliance with bank regulations, policies, procedures, risk management, internal controls, and the First Horizon code of ethics. Operational efficiency Assist banking center associates with all aspects of daily operations as needed, including audit controls. Assist banking center management with "on the job training" of new associates. Stay informed of all operational updates and changes to ensure compliance with all current guidelines. Perform all other job-related duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education and experience. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1 year of experience as a Teller preferred. As part of the employment process for this position, you will have to meet the requirements of a background credit check. This position requires compliance with the S.A.F.E Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 and all related regulations. Ongoing employment is contingent upon meeting all such requirements. DeGarmo Behavioral Assessment Requirement All candidates must complete the DeGarmo Retail Behavioral Assessment to be considered for this position The assessment takes approximately 12-15 minutes to complete Assessment results must be submitted prior to having your application evaluated by Talent Acquisition About Us First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at . Benefit Highlights • Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision • HSA with company match • Maternity and parental leave • Tuition reimbursement • Mentor program • 401(k) with 6% match • More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits Follow Us Facebook X formerly Twitter LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

Our client is seeking a mid-level associate to join the Corporate Practice Group in their Houston office. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a nationally recognized corporate practice and take on a meaningful role in sophisticated transactional matters from day one. The deal teams are intentionally structured to provide associates with significant responsibility, direct partner mentorship, and regular client interaction. Responsibilities: • Serve as a core team member on complex transactional matters, primarily focused on acquisitions and divestitures., • Second-chair sophisticated transactions and manage fundamental aspects of deals from due diligence through closing., • Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents., • Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and supervising attorneys., • Manage transaction timelines and ensure efficient matter progression., • Support securities-related matters as needed. Qualifications: • 3 to 6 years of transactional experience, with a strong focus on mergers and acquisitions and divestitures., • Experience second-chairing complex transactions preferred., • Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters and maintain direct client contact., • Demonstrated ability to manage key components of transactions independently., • Some securities experience is a plus, but not required., • Licensed and in good standing in the State of Texas. Benefits: • Immediate exposure to sophisticated, high-level transactional work., • Significant responsibility and hands-on experience., • Direct partner mentorship and meaningful client contact., • A collaborative and supportive team environment that values initiative and partnership., • Opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development within a national corporate platform. How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and business development track record to Louis Rosenthal () or you can hit apply now.

A well-established Texas litigation boutique is seeking a talented Litigation Associate (1–5 years) to join its growing Houston office. This is a highly regarded Texas litigation and construction law firm with a strong statewide presence and a reputation for delivering sophisticated, results-driven legal counsel to contractors, developers, owners, lenders, and businesses across a wide range of industries. Responsibilities • Handle all phases of litigation from pre-suit through trial, including pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, and hearings, • Conduct legal research and draft briefs, motions, and correspondence, • Manage case timelines and communicate directly with clients, • Work collaboratively with senior attorneys on complex, multi-party disputes Qualifications • 1–5 years of litigation experience at a law firm, • Texas Bar admission required, • Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, • Construction, commercial, or real estate litigation experience a plus but not required, • Self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities Compensation The annual salary for this position is between $140,000 – $200,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Location: Houston, TX The Associate General Counsel Regulatory Compliance and Government Affairs is responsible for leading the organization’s regulatory compliance initiatives and government affairs strategy. The ideal candidate will be a licensed, practicing attorney with deep expertise in regulatory law, public policy, and government affairs, and will play a critical role in aligning regulatory and legislative priorities with the company’s business objectives. • Lead the creation, execution, and management of regulatory compliance programs across various jurisdictions., • Act as a legal consultant on regulatory and legislative issues affecting the organization., • Formulate and implement advocacy strategies to shape relevant legislation and public policy., • Establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies and industry groups., • Track and assess regulatory changes and emerging issues; provide strategic advice to executive leadership., • Prepare and review regulatory submissions, policy documents, legal memos, and legislative testimonies., • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations., • Represent the company at regulatory and legislative meetings, hearings, and industry conferences., • Assist in internal investigations and audits concerning regulatory compliance., • Oversee a team of compliance and government affairs professionals., • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school., • Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction., • At least 10 years of experience in regulatory law, government affairs, or public policy., • Demonstrated experience engaging with federal agencies and legislative bodies., • Strong knowledge of administrative law, regulatory frameworks, and legislative processes., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of simplifying complex legal concepts for various audiences., • High political acumen, strategic thinking, and sound judgment., • Previous experience in a corporate legal department, law firm, Capitol Hill, or federal agency is preferred., • Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments effectively., • Commitment to staying updated on legal and regulatory developments.

Our client, a well-established organization within the energy sector, is seeking a Senior Corporate Oil & Gas Attorney to join its legal leadership team in Houston. This role will work closely with executive leadership and business partners across the organization, providing strategic legal guidance on key initiatives while helping manage risk in a complex and evolving industry. This position offers the opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role, overseeing significant legal matters across the business while helping shape legal strategy for a growing organization. Key Responsibilities • Provide strategic legal guidance to senior leadership on regulatory matters, risk management, and business initiatives within the energy sector., • Lead and mentor a team of attorneys and legal professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing legal function., • Oversee complex legal matters including commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, corporate transactions, employment issues, and potential litigation., • Partner with cross-functional teams to support operational and strategic business objectives., • Develop and implement legal strategies that align with the organization’s growth plans and evolving regulatory landscape., • Juris Doctor (JD) and active license to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction., • 10+ years of legal experience, including significant exposure to the oil and gas industry either in-house or within a law firm., • Demonstrated experience managing complex legal matters and leading legal initiatives or teams., • Strong background in areas such as commercial contracts, regulatory matters, employment law, transactions, or litigation., • Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills., • Prior experience serving as Associate General Counsel or in a comparable leadership capacity within a large energy company., • Proven ability to influence executive leadership and drive business-focused legal strategies., • Track record of developing and leading high-performing legal teams. This is an opportunity for an experienced attorney to play a strategic leadership role within a respected energy organization, partnering closely with executives while helping shape the company’s legal and regulatory strategy.

Turing is looking for candidates with strong experience in legal research, drafting, and case analysis, particularly at the level expected for licensed attorneys or legal professionals experienced in litigation, corporate law, or regulatory compliance. Role overview: • In this role, you will contribute to projects that help evaluate and enhance AI systems using your legal expertise and analytical reasoning skills., • No prior AI experience is required., • These projects will help you explore how AI can be leveraged to improve legal reasoning, research efficiency, and document interpretation in real-world legal workflows. What does day-to-day look like: • Design and solve real-world legal reasoning and case analysis scenarios to test AI reasoning., • Write clear, structured legal analyses and arguments across contract law, torts, corporate law, criminal law, and ethics., • Evaluate AI responses for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to professional legal standards., • Collaborate with researchers to refine AI understanding of statutes, case law, and procedural frameworks. Requirements: • 4+ years of experience as a Licensed Attorney, Associate, or Legal Counsel., • Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree required., • Active bar membership (or equivalent jurisdictional license) preferred., • Strong English writing, reasoning, and analytical communication skills., • Comfortable using web-based tools for annotation and review. Perks of freelancing with Turing & offer details: • Strong compensation (exact amount varies by project)., • Fully remote work environment., • Engagement type: Contractor assignment/freelancer, potentially full-time., • Duration of projects: approximately 1 month, with the possibility for extension. What Turing is NOT seeking from your expertise: • Confidential or proprietary information from any employer, university, etc., • Trade secrets or internal company or university data., • Specific client information or case details., • Any information that would violate NDAs, employment agreements or other confidentiality obligations. About Turing: Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world’s leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing supports customers in two ways: first, by accelerating frontier research with high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, plus top AI researchers who specialize in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agents; and second, by applying that expertise to help enterprises transform AI from proof of concept into proprietary intelligence with systems that perform reliably, deliver measurable impact, and drive lasting results on the P&L.

Our client, a publicly traded chemical manufacturing company, is seeking a Corporate & Securities Counsel to support its securities reporting, corporate governance, and capital markets activities. This attorney will manage key public company disclosures, oversee Section 16 and SEC filings, support Board and committee governance, and collaborate with Finance, Investor Relations, and senior leadership on accurate and timely reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong public company experience, excellent drafting skills, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast‑moving environment. AGC Corporate & Securities Key Responsibilities: • Prepare, review, and file 10‑Ks, 10‑Qs, 8‑Ks, and all Section 16 reports, • Lead drafting and coordination of the annual proxy statement and related shareholder materials, • Support planning and execution of the annual stockholder meeting, • Advise on corporate governance matters, including Board and committee materials, governance policies, and evolving best practices, • Maintain corporate records and support documentation for Board actions, • Collaborate with internal teams on disclosure controls, including environmental and regulatory‑related reporting, • Support capital markets activities, including offering documents, due diligence, and transactional disclosures, • Monitor SEC, NYSE/Nasdaq, and governance developments and advise stakeholders, • Partner with Finance and Investor Relations on earnings‑related disclosures and external communications, • J.D. from an accredited law school, • 5-12 years of corporate and securities experience (law firm and/or in‑house), • Strong public company reporting experience, including 10‑Ks, 10‑Qs, 8‑Ks, and Section 16, • Solid understanding of SEC regulations, corporate governance requirements, and stock exchange rules, • Experience supporting Boards and preparing governance documentation, • Exposure to capital markets transactions preferred, • Excellent drafting, communication, and organizational skills, • High level of professionalism, judgment, and attention to detail

About the Role A growing defense firm, recently under new leadership and entering a strong growth phase, is seeking an associate, a senior associate, and a partner-level attorney. The management team has revamped the culture, improved infrastructure, increased compensation, and is focused on creating a more collaborative, high-performing environment. • Annual billable requirement: 1,880 hours, • Work options: remote, hybrid, or in‑office, • Reduced-hour schedules available What You’ll Do • Defend insureds in civil liability matters., • Handle the full life cycle of litigation: discovery, depositions, motion practice, and court appearances., • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and related legal documents., • Communicate regularly with clients, adjusters, and opposing counsel., • Assist with trial preparation and, depending on experience, serve as first or second chair at trial. What We’re Looking For • J.D. from an accredited law school., • Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas., • Strong research, writing, and analytical skills., • Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize multiple matters, and work both independently and as part of a team., • Plaintiff or defense experience How to Apply Apply directly through LinkedIn with your resume and a writing sample.

Company Description Fast growing law firm is searching for multiple associate attorneys to join our office in Houston, Texas. This is a great opportunity to work with a rapid growth personal injury law firm. Ideal candidates will have two to eight years of experience in litigation or in the field of personal injury. Additionally, the ideal candidates will have a passion for client satisfaction and a proven drive to succeed. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join a stable firm that is offering a base salary along with a guaranteed objective bonus structure based upon experience. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Role Description This is an on-site, full-time role for a Personal Injury - Trial Attorney at Payne Law Firm, P.C., located in Houston, TX. The Trial Attorney will be responsible for managing personal injury cases from inception through trial. Day-to-day tasks include conducting legal research, preparing and filing motions, appearing in court, taking depositions, and representing clients during trials. The candidate will also be expected to communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff, and to develop strategies to achieve favorable outcomes for clients. Benefits/Perks • Health Benefits, • Paid Time Off, • Objective - Guaranteed Bonus Structure, • 401K, • Life Insurance, • Long Term Disability Coverage, • Holiday Pay, • Professional Development Assistance Qualifications • Law and Courts skills, • Experience in preparing and filing Motions, • Trials and Depositions skills, • Strong Advocacy Skills, • Strong legal research and analytical skills, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school, • Licensed to practice law in the state of Texas, • Minimum of 2 years of experience in personal injury law

Our client, a growing Houston area law firm, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Insurance Defense Litigation Associate to join their team. This role provides an exciting opportunity for an attorney with a passion for litigation and experience in handling complex insurance defense cases. As a part of the litigation team, you will be responsible for managing cases from inception through trial, with a focus on defending insurance claims and providing strategic legal counsel to the firm's clients. This firm offers great benefits, bonus structure and partnership track. Key Responsibilities • Represent clients in a wide range of insurance defense matters, including but not limited to personal injury, property damage, professional liability, and commercial litigation., • Manage a caseload involving complex legal issues, from pre-suit investigation to trial preparation and settlement negotiations., • Draft and file legal pleadings, motions, and discovery requests/responses., • Conduct depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts., • Represent clients in hearings, mediation, and court appearances., • Provide timely and effective legal advice to clients, keeping them informed of case progress, potential risks, and strategy., • Develop and maintain relationships with clients, opposing counsel, and other legal professionals., • Collaborate with senior attorneys and assist with case strategy and legal research., • Stay current on developments in insurance law, tort law, and trial procedures. Qualifications • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school., • Admission to the Texas State Bar., • 3-8 years of experience in insurance defense litigation or related practice area, including premises liability, personal injury, construction defect and/or general liability., • Strong knowledge of Texas civil procedure, insurance law, and defense strategies., • Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills., • Proven ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously and meet deadlines., • Experience in depositions, hearings, and motion practice., • A client-focused approach with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team., • A strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Freeman Mathis & Gary is a dynamic and growing 500+ lawyer national litigation firm, with thirty-nine offices in twenty-one states. We are seeking an Associate Attorney with experience in handling Construction & Design Law matters to join our growing Houston, Texas office. The ideal candidate has at least 3+ years’ experience. Candidates with experience in Professional Liability matters are also encouraged to apply. This individual will maintain positive contact with clients, observe confidentiality of client matters, and must be team-oriented. Actual base pay within the range will also be dependent on other factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. FMG's Construction & Design Law Section attorneys combine their technical knowledge with legal excellence to resolve the full gamut of construction industry issues, including defective construction and design claims, contract preparation, negligence claims, securing payment, general advice and counsel. Responsibilities: · Provide initial analysis and develop case strategy · Prepare and respond to discovery · Take and defend depositions, draft motions and attend hearings · Explain legal options to clients and bringing possible outcomes or threats to their attention. · Build relationships with clients · Ability to negotiate, research, and communicate verbally and in writing effectively. Requirements: · Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school. · In good standing and able to practice law in the state of Texas · Strong critical thinking skills and solid academic background. · Strong sense of urgency about problem solving, meeting deadlines and achieving goals · Knowledgeable, attentive, and proactive. · Excellent communicator, negotiator, public speaker, and problem solver. · Self-motivated, and goal oriented with a track record of meeting billable hours goals. · Inclined to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision. · Detail oriented, organized and effective. · Professional and can get along with people; communicates well with staff. · Computer skills: Microsoft Word and Outlook. · Experience with iManage and/or OneDrive a plus. What we offer: · Competitive compensation. · Opportunity for growth and advancement within the Firm. · Speaking and writing opportunities. · Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision. · Bar expenses paid by Firm. · HSA and FSA plans to help offset taxes for employees and dependents. · 401K Plan. · Company provided life insurance up to $150k. · Company paid long-term disability coverage. · Year-end bonuses and referral fee incentives. · Regular, firmwide socials and events. · Employee Assistance Program. EEO Statement Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status as provided by law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This position is subject to our drug‑free workplace policy, which includes the ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screen. Employees may be subject to reasonable‑suspicion drug testing in accordance with Firm policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.

A rapidly growing, global, diversified infrastructure support services company in Houston (Memorial/Energy Corridor area of West Houston) is seeking an Associate General Counsel to partner closely with the General Counsel on a wide range of high-impact legal matters. This role offers broad exposure across the business and the opportunity to step into a visible leadership position within the Legal Department. While the Associate General Counsel will provide strategic legal guidance across a multitude of areas (commercial contracting, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, litigation management, and risk mitigation), the majority of the focus will be litigation and litigation management - and how to strategically pursue it. Key Responsibilities • Manage and oversee litigation handled by outside counsel, • Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including client and vendor agreements, • Assist with mergers, acquisitions, and related due diligence, • Support compliance efforts, audits, licensing, and regulatory filings, • Collaborate with risk and insurance functions on liability and exposure matters, • Lead legal operations initiatives, process improvements, and technology tools, • Supervise and mentor legal staff and support departmental planning Qualifications • 3–6 years of legal experience, • Strong background in litigation is preferred, • Experience managing litigation and outside counsel, • Prior experience supervising legal staff or legal operations is a plus, • Industry experience in construction, restoration, industrial services, or related fields is beneficial Requirements • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, • Active U.S. state bar license, • Licensed in Texas or ability to obtain licensure within a defined timeframe This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys variety, autonomy, and partnering with the business while helping shape a growing legal function. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.

A national law firm is seeking a Surety / Construction Associate with 2+ years of experience to join its construction and surety practice. This role involves litigation, contract drafting, dispute resolution, and client counseling across state and federal courts. Locations: Accepting applicants in: Beaumont, Collin County, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, TX Key Responsibilities: • Handle construction-related disputes, including mechanics’ liens and contract disputes, • Draft and negotiate construction contracts and related documents, • Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and consultants on litigation and transactional matters, • Provide legal counsel on construction and surety matters, • Conduct legal research, prepare pleadings, and manage cases efficiently Qualifications: • 2+ years of legal experience, preferably in construction law or surety-related matters, • Licensed and in good standing with the Texas Bar, • Knowledge of the construction industry is a plus, • Strong written and oral communication skills, • Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work in a collaborative team environment, • JD from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials Why Consider This Role: • Join a growing construction and surety practice in a supportive, collaborative environment, • Work on litigation and transactional matters across multiple Texas locations, • Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and exposure to diverse client matters

Job Summary: Anew Climate seeks an attorney with strong commercial instincts to join its legal team in a hands‑on, growth‑oriented role supporting operational, transactional, and governance activities. This position is ideal for an attorney early in their in‑house career who is eager to learn how a mission‑driven climate business operates. The Associate Attorney will report to the General Counsel and work closely with senior members of the legal team, gaining practical experience across innovative environmental transactions as well as the core legal functions that support a growing global company. Primary Responsibilities and Competencies: • Legal advice and drafting support on commercial transactions for the development and sale of low carbon fuels, carbon credits, and other environmental attributes—many of which involve first-of-their-kind structures in rapidly evolving environmental markets. The Associate Attorney will have support from experienced team members with increasing primary responsibility over time., • Day-to-day legal support of finance and accounting teams, offering exposure to how legal, finance and commercial functions intersect in a growing climate business., • In-house legal advisor on information technology and data security matters, working with internal stakeholders and outside counsel as appropriate., • Support subsidiary governance and company policy oversight, including global compliance programs., • Legal analysis and support of occasional claims and disputes, with outside counsel support as needed., • Support legal team across all phases of periodic strategic transactions from NDAs to negotiation and drafting to regulatory review and closing. Required Education, Experience and Certification: • Licensed to practice law in the U.S., • 3-7 years of experience including corporate and transactional work. Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. In-house experience a plus., • Energy/environmental experience such as low carbon fuels, environmental products, carbon credits, sustainability, etc., • Strong commercial orientation and business understanding., • Sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to learn across unfamiliar legal and business areas., • Exemplary verbal and written communication skills and problem-solving capabilities to facilitate commercial collaboration to achieve business outcomes and manage risk., • Ability to succinctly grasp and explain complex concepts., • Experience with supporting corporate processes and controls, including international compliance and entity management, a plus., • Ability to develop strong, positive, and constructive relationships. This role is well‑suited for an attorney who wants to build an in‑house career at the intersection of law, climate, and business—and who is energized by helping scale real‑world solutions to decarbonization. What you will gain as Associate Attorney at Anew Climate: • Hands‑on exposure to innovative climate and environmental market transactions, • Direct mentorship from the General Counsel and senior in‑house attorneys, • Opportunity to see how legal work enables climate impact at commercial scale, • A balanced role combining cutting‑edge deal work with the fundamentals of running a global company

Associate General Counsel Houston, TX Our client, a large nonprofit managed care organization in Houston, has a new opportunity available for an Associate General Counsel. This is an entry-level legal role that provides foundational support to the Legal Affairs Department assisting with contract drafting and review, legal research, regulatory monitoring, and preparation of legal correspondence and documents. Working under the supervision of senior attorneys, the Associate Counsel supports the organization's Medicaid, CHIP, Marketplace, and Medicare operations while gaining experience necessary for career progression within the legal job family. RESPONSIBILITIES: Contract Review and Drafting: • Assist with reviewing, redlining, and drafting routine contracts and agreements., • Support drafting for vendor, provider, confidentiality, and data use agreements., • Verify alignment of contract terms with the organization's policies and regulatory requirements. Legal Research and Regulatory Support: • Conduct legal research on TAC, TDI, HHSC, CMS, and other governing regulations., • Draft legal memoranda, summaries, and briefing documents., • Track and monitor regulatory changes affecting Community operations. Operational and Administrative Legal Support: • Assist with subpoena responses, open records requests, and general inquiries., • Support litigation preparation and document coordination with external counsel., • Maintain matter management systems, logs, and tracking tools. Stakeholder Collaboration: • Participate in internal meetings to gather information and provide follow-up through research., • Support communication among Legal Affairs, operational departments, and external counsel. REQUIREMENTS: • Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) from an accredited law school, • Active license to practice law in the State of Texas, • 1-3 Years experience required, • Strong legal writing and research skills

Posting Type Hybrid Job Overview The Associate Counsel - Commercial Transactions, works under the Director, Legal - Commercial Transactions. Primary Objective: Support the Commercial Transactions team as the subject matter expert on the company's vendor transactions and other procurement activities by negotiating vendor contracts and analyzing risks in vendor contracting. Secondary Objective: Support customer commercial transactions as a member of the Legal - Commercial Transactions team. Support the Legal Operations Manager with special projects, including legal process improvements for the procurement lifecycle. This position is well-suited for a smart, detailed oriented, professional who enjoys (a) working in a fast-paced environment (b) closing a high volume of transactions, (c) interacting with a variety of stakeholders, and (d) managing and providing input on processes that are efficient and scalable. Job Description and Requirements Role Responsibilities: * Act astheprincipallegal support for vendor contracts by reviewing and negotiating vendor contracts. Related tasks include communicating deadlines, requirements, andpartnering to addresscontract-relatedissues with the procurement,risk management,security, IT and privacy teams; managing legal queue of contracts for review; managing stakeholder and vendor communicationswith theprocurement team;engaging withothermembers of the legal teamon contract review; engaging with vendor counsel in negotiations. Transactions may include inbound enterprise and SAAS software contracts,company event contracts, consulting and professional services agreements,equipment and supply contracts, statements of work,and purchase orders. * Suggest, work on,and,where opportunity arises, lead onimprovements in processes, e.g.collaborateclosely withprocurementteaminaprocure-to-contract tool, manage thelegal contract process in a CLM tool, updateor createstandard forms or variations,which may includecreating efficiencies in contracting, work with other stakeholders, and createdocumentation for processesthrough the utilization ofgenAItools. * Become a hero toour internal stakeholders,departments or groups by quickly reviewing or preparing a variety of agreements,including providing support for customer agreements where time and opportunity allow,and providing focused, value-adding, comments on key issuesbyquickly and accurately respondingto/negotiating or generating a challenging volume and variety of contracts - ranging from straight-forward to complex. Thisimportant rolekeepsour business moving and our systemsoperating. * Assistin the administration of our internal approval workflow system, prioritize contracts, and respond toorappropriatelytriagequestions. * Be a pinch hitter tohelp outas time permits and needs arise in supporting theLegal and Legal Operations teams with projects, which may includecollaborating to supportcustomer commercial deals,creating efficiencies in contracting,process improvements,working with other stakeholders, andupdatingforms. * Skilled knowledge working withDocuSign, MSFT Office, Salesforce, Contracts Management System (Ironclad). Preferred Qualifications: * Three or more years of high-quality relevant experience as part of a legal team. * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. * Intelligence, flexibility, creativity, diligence, responsiveness, andexcellentcommunicationsskills. * Required:Experiencenegotiatinga variety ofcommercial contracts, includingSaaS agreements,consulting and professional services,sponsorship agreements, general services contracts,on-prem softwarecontracts, equipment and supply contracts,statements of work,and purchase orders. * Required: Experience working with procurement,internalstakeholdersand business teams,negotiatingcontractual legalterms, andidentifyingandassessingcontractualrisksand impacts. * Desirable but notrequired:Background in information technology orprocuringinformation technology. * Desirable but notrequired: Experience working as a litigatoror part of a litigation team. * Desirable but notrequired:Experience working with contract management systems. * Ability to research and analyzelegalissues, and solidproficiencywith MS Word Minimum Qualifications: * Legal degree (licensed attorney-at-law or admitted solicitor)with good grades from a good school. * Strong organizationalskills and attention to detail. * Intelligence, flexibility, creativity, diligence, responsiveness, andexcellentcommunicationsskills. * Reasonable exposure to computer and software technology concepts. * Solidproficiencywith MSOffice, and Salesforce. Relativity is committed to competitive, fair, and equitable compensation practices. This position is eligible for total compensation which includes a competitive base salary, an annual performance bonus, and long-term incentives. The expected salary range for this role is between following values: $131,000 and $197,000 The final offered salary will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity. Hiring at the top end of the range would not be typical, to allow for future meaningful salary growth in this position. Required Skills:

Will consider Sign-on! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Natasha van der Griendt Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $135,000 - $175,000 per year A bit about us: We are a long-standing, well-regarded, mid-size regional firm. With offices throughout the Northeast and an impressive record at trial, our firm is one of the region’s leading commercial litigation and defense litigation firms. We deliver quality legal services in diverse practice areas. Why join us? Hybrid 1-2 days a week 401(k) Plan and Profit-Sharing Plan Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Medical, Dependent Care, Transit/Commuter Life Insurance & Long Term Disability Insurance; Short-Term Disability Maternity/Paternity Leave Mentorship Opportunities Unlimited Paid Time Off Wellness Program Outstanding bonus/incentive plan Job Details We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Litigation Associate Attorney or Of Counsel to join our dynamic legal team. This is a permanent position that offers excellent growth potential. Responsibilities: • Handle a caseload of litigation matters from inception to resolution, including drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents., • Prepare for and conduct depositions, interrogatories, and other discovery proceedings., • Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support litigation strategies and arguments., • Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop case strategies and provide support during trials and hearings., • Assist with the preparation of trial exhibits, witness interviews, and trial briefs., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files, including organizing and managing documents and evidence., • Admission to NY State Bar and in good standing., • 8+ years of experience in civil defense/plaintiff litigation -or- commercial litigation, • Knowledge of civil procedure, legal research, and writing., • Strong knowledge of civil procedure, legal research, and writing., • Proven experience conducting depositions and handling discovery processes., • Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities., • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy

Associate Attorney: Hands-on Mentorship, boutique defense firm! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Patrick Murphy Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 per year A bit about us: We’re a Houston-based civil litigation defense firm representing individuals, businesses, and insurance carriers in complex matters across Texas state and federal courts. Our team is known for thorough preparation, strategic case handling, and strong courtroom capability, with experience ranging from serious injury / wrongful death cases to construction defect, product liability, toxic tort, commercial disputes, subrogation, and insurance-related litigation. We take a practical approach to litigation: clear communication, realistic strategy, and strong results, while keeping efficiency and client expectations at the center of every case. Why join us? This is a strong opportunity to join a firm where attorneys get real responsibility and the chance to work on high-exposure, high-value litigation alongside experienced trial lawyers. What makes this a great move: • Sophisticated litigation work (not “cookie-cutter” files), • A culture built on preparation, professionalism, and teamwork, • Strong training/mentorship from experienced litigators, • The ability to be hands-on with strategy, depositions, hearings, and trial prep Job Details Job Details: Our law firm is seeking a highly motivated Associate Attorney with a strong interest in Defense Litigation. The ideal candidate will have a passion for law, a mind for strategic litigation and a commitment to excellence. This is a permanent, full-time position that offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.in Responsibilities: 1. Work with senior attorneys to manage aspects of litigation, including taking and defending depositions, attending court conferences, reviewing pleadings and preparing for and going to trial., 2. Conduct legal research and draft complex pleadings, motions, briefs, and appeals., 3. Regularly handle court appearances and depositions., 4. Consult with clients to ascertain and address their legal needs., 5. Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients in an effort to resolve cases favorably., 6. Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in interactions with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties., 7. Contribute to firm growth by establishing and maintaining strong relationships with clients., 8. Stay updated with changes in law, court decisions, and other legal matters that could impact the firm's clients. Qualifications: 1. Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school., 2. A minimum of 3 years of experience as an attorney, specifically in defense litigation., 3. Admission to the state bar and in good standing., 4. Proven experience in managing a full caseload., 5. Excellent oral and written communication skills with a keen attention to detail., 6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., 7. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment., 8. Proficient in legal research software and Microsoft Office Suite., 9. Unwavering ethics and a high level of professionalism., 10. Strong negotiation skills with the ability to resolve disputes favorably for clients. Join our team and leverage your expertise in law to provide top-notch legal services to our clients. We are excited to grow our team with individuals who share our commitment to excellence in the field of law. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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Civil Engineer- land development and more - Opportunity with Leading Civil Engineering & Design firm in Kearney area This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jeffrey Skarvan Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year A bit about us: Leading Civil Design Engineering firm - established and growing! Great clients and projects, and adding team members! Why join us? Strong comp and benefits, and a family team culture with career development support and advancement opportunities! Job Details Job Details: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Permanent Civil Engineer - PE to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in paving, land development, stormwater, and drainage. This role will be instrumental in managing and executing engineering projects of varying size and complexity. You will be involved in all aspects of the project life cycle, from initial planning and feasibility assessment, through design and construction. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Civil Engineer who is looking to take the next step in their career and work on exciting and groundbreaking projects. Responsibilities: • Plan, design, and supervise construction of infrastructure projects such as roads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems., • Use design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents., • Analyze reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects., • Direct construction, operations, and maintenance activities at project site., • Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards., • Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility., • Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to industrial and managerial personnel., • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field., • Must be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE)., • Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil engineering with a focus on water, wastewater, stormwater, CAD, Civil 3D, drainage, and land development., • Strong knowledge of design and visualization software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar., • Proficient in design and calculation software., • Excellent project management skills with the ability to supervise and monitor the project team., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, working with clients and various stakeholders., • Ability to work in a team and independently., • Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail., • Strong understanding of civil engineering principles and practices., • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize tasks., • Strong decision-making skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy

Job Description SaikRose is seeking an associate attorney with 4–6 years of relevant experience to join our real estate transactions practice. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience drafting and negotiating commercial purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, and related real estate documents. This role involves taking a lead role in managing real estate transactions from start to finish, including coordinating with clients, opposing counsel, lenders, and title companies to ensure efficient and successful closings. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong practical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple matters in a fast-paced environment. SaikRose offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced practitioners on a wide range of sophisticated real estate matters while maintaining meaningful client interaction and responsibility in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Job Description Paralegal Location: Downtown Houston Starting Pay Rate: 36 based on experience Schedule: Full Time Monday - Friday Dean's Professional Services is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Paralegal to support the Office of General Counsel for a major University in the Downtown Houston Area. This role is ideal for a highly organized professional with strong legal knowledge who can manage multiple priorities, conduct legal research, and assist attorneys with a wide range of legal and administrative functions. Responsibilities • Serve as the primary point of contact for the Office of General Counsel, responding to routine and complex inquiries regarding department activities and operations., • Screen and direct phone calls and visitors; take and relay messages as needed., • Coordinate and track pending assignments within the Legal Management System., • Assist with investigations, process outside counsel invoices, and support attorneys with contract review and pending litigation., • Support attorneys with open records requests., • Conduct legal research using legal databases and other reference materials., • Coordinate and arrange meetings, luncheons, seminars, conferences, and travel plans., • Prepare travel and expense documentation, meeting agendas, marketing materials, and meeting minutes when required., • Prepare, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail, correspondence, emails, and faxes., • Order and maintain office supplies; coordinate equipment maintenance and repair., • Recommend and assist with purchasing appropriate office supplies and equipment. Qualifications Education & Experience • Some college coursework or Associate Degree (A.A.), vocational/technical training, or specialized certification required., • Completion of Legal Secretary or Paralegal training preferred., • Bachelor's degree preferred. Licenses & Certifications (Preferred) • Legal Secretary or Paralegal Certification., • Microsoft Office Suite Certification. Preferred Skills & Attributes • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail., • Ability to work independently and take projects from assignment to completion., • Familiarity with legal terminology and legal citation references (e.g., Bluebook - current edition). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of • Federal, State, Local, and County laws., • Legal policies, procedures, and practices., • Legal research platforms such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, HeinOnline, or similar., • Microsoft Office Professional or comparable applications. Skills in • Excellent verbal and written communication., • Project management, time management, and organization., • Customer service and professional interaction., • Critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making., • Analytical reasoning and strong legal writing. Ability to • Work effectively with students in a learning environment., • Perform efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines., • Use legal research software and databases., • Work independently and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Work Environment & Physical Demands • Prolonged standing and/or walking., • Handling lightweight objects., • Use or transport office and job-related equipment. About Dean's Professional Services Dean's Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing firm established in 1993. We have successfully placed over 50,000 professionals across the nation, connecting top talent with outstanding opportunities. Apply today: or call for more information. #PRO123

___ is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Transportation Litigation Associate Attorneyposition in our HoustonOffice. We are also open to a fully remote candidate based in San Antonio. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. The Position We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Transportation Litigation Attorney to work on our firm's representation of a large international logistics services provider. The ideal candidate will have a strong background handling litigation matters, specifically within the transportation sector and understand any applicable underlying regulations. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases and be at the forefront of litigating emerging legal issues, with talented colleagues throughout the country, and provide sound counsel to our clients. Key Responsibilities: • Under the supervision and guidance of senior attorneys, proactively manage a litigation caseload, helping oversee cases from beginning to end, • Conduct legal research and analysis related to transportation laws, regulations, and legal standards, • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents, • Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations, • Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients, demonstrating strong advocacy and negotiation skills., • Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment., • JD from an ABA accredited law school, • Admitted to practice in the state of Texas, • 3-5+ years of general casualty litigation experience, • Transportation and logistics, trucking, and related regulatory experience preferred, • Experience with emerging e-commerce / gig economy legal issues preferred, but not required, • Deposition and motion practice experience required, • Trial experience preferred, • Superior analytical skills, • Strong written and oral communication skills, • Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend, • Benefits:Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan, • Career Growth:Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement, • Employee Perks:Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at ___. Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wilson Elser endeavors to make the Wilson Elser website accessible to any and all users. You may review our Accessibility Policy ___. California Residents may review our CCPA notice for applicants and employees ___.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship, and the company will not assume sponsorship obligations for existing visa holders. Living Our Values All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all of our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live. Why Join Us • Career Growth: Advance your career with opportunities for leadership and personal development., • Culture of Excellence: Be part of a supportive team that values your input and encourages innovation. A Day In The Life The Sr. Contracts Manager, under the leadership of the Director, Senior Counsel, is a key role in the GST legal department and is responsible for primarily supporting the Director, Senior Counsel as well as the other members of the GST legal department. This position leads complex contract drafting, negotiation, and management efforts, with a strong focus on IT, AI, and marketing agency agreements, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and organizational standards. This is a highly visible role and will be a "go to" liaison for GST VPs and Directors. The Sr. Contracts Manager drives process improvement and standardization initiatives, supports data privacy and governance efforts, oversees AI tool due diligence, and provides guidance on advertising compliance and review of regional marketing materials. The role requires drafting, efficient negotiation and review of various legal documents such as contracts, releases and sweepstakes rules in support of both the legal department as well as developing a collaborative and supportive partnership with the Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, IT, and Marketing departments. The Sr Contracts Manager role also requires presentation of polished and informative training sessions regarding various industry laws and best practices. As a Senior Contracts Manager you will: • Lead contract negotiations with guidance of Senior Counsel., • Lead process and project management improvement initiatives., • Draft and proofread legal documents., • Contract management and contract management improvement initiatives., • Provide engaging training sessions regarding compliance and industry best practices., • Perform daily legal review of advertising and marketing materials and initiatives to ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws in a timely and efficient manner., • Perform legal and/or factual research and investigations as needed., • Partner with members of the Legal, Marketing, Sourcing and IT departments on various projects, which include data privacy initiatives and contracting best practices and processes., • Act as administrator and liaison for matter management software, which includes running and customizing reports and troubleshooting problems, as well as recommending and implementing process improvements., • Maintain regulatory compliance and draft regulatory inquiry responses as needed., • Maintain positive relations for the GST Legal department with all Friedkin affiliated companies, associates, outside counsel business partners and the public., • Initiate legal review process improvement and innovation initiatives., • Litigation support: compile evidence; draft discovery and subpoena responses; draft affidavits; perform various litigation planning activities such as deposition preparation or trial preparation. Other duties may be assigned., • Maintain and improve upon various record keeping, legal file and database practices., • Provide support to legal department and business clients for unique tasks such as review of press releases., • Draft and present training courses with the legal department for business clients on various topics including advertising compliance and contract guidelines., • This position has no supervisory responsibilities, however, the role may occasionally require supervision of temporary associates or administrative personnel., • Use and implementation of AI technology such as automated contract review software to streamline and improve contracting processes. What We Need From You • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university Req, • 7-9 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Required, • Manager or Paralegal experience in a large law firm and in-house legal or sourcing or procurement department highly desirable., • Strong project management skills. *, • Proven ability to lead cross functional teams and deliver timely results. *, • Persuasive reasoning skills and strategic thought leadership skills. *, • Ability to negotiate and review legal documents. *, • Ability to provide engaging and effective presentations and draft reports and correspondence. *, • Ability to communicate effectively and confidentially with vendors and associates from corporate office., • Basic math skills are required. *, • Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense and good judgment. *, • Strong project leadership skills including great attention to detail. *, • Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills and organizational initiative in a corporate legal environment. *, • Assess risk and propose appropriate solutions and recommendations to accomplish business objectives in a legally compliant manner. *, • Knowledge of legal concepts pertaining to areas of responsibility. *, • Demonstrate interpersonal skills that develop high levels of trust, confidence and business partnering with legal department, management and associates. Demonstrate punctuality, time management, exceptional organization, planning and coordination skills. *, • Demonstrate writing, editing, proofreading and proficient typing skills. *, • Demonstrate proficient computer skills, including Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, AI technology and Internet search capabilities. *, • Support and enhance change. *, • Maintain confidentiality of information. *, • Communicate effectively - orally and in writing. *, • Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities and objectives of legal department., • Contract Drafting Intermediate-Advanced Required, • Business Acumen Business acumen is the knowledge and understanding of an organization's operations, and the industry and competitive environment in which it operates. Intermediate-Advanced Required, • Process Improvement Intermediate-Advanced Required, • Contract Compliance Intermediate-Advanced Required, • Legal Risk Intermediate-Advanced Required, • Ethical Standards And Conduct Ethical Standards And Conduct are behaviors characterized by honesty, fairness, and equity in interpersonal, professional, and business relationships. Intermediate-Advanced Required, • Analytical Skills Analytical Skills refers to the ability to gather, organize, research, and review information in order to draw conclusions and solve complex problems. Intermediate-Advanced Required, • Internal Controls Intermediate-Advanced Required, • Compliance Reporting Intermediate-Advanced Required Travel Requirements 20% Minimal travel is required for this position (up to 20% of the time and on a domestic basis). Join Us The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at . We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. We are seeking candidates legally authorized to work in the United States, without Sponsorship.

Ethics and Compliance Investigations Team - Associate Director, Quality, Professional Practice & Complex Investigations. Working with leadership in Talent, Service Lines, Industry Groups, and Core Business Services (CBS), including Ethics Complaince and Risk Management (ECRM) and the General Counsel

Flexible Hybrid Schedule - Growing AmLaw 200 Firm This Jobot Job is hosted by: Scott Rundlett Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $200,000 - $300,000 per year A bit about us: We are a full-service law firm composed of highly talented, creative, and experienced attorneys committed to surpassing our clients’ expectations every day. With offices across major U.S. cities and a global reach, we tackle a wide range of sophisticated and complex legal matters. From defending large corporations in high-stakes litigation to guiding inventors in bringing new technologies to market, we are dedicated to delivering value-driven solutions and meaningful results. Why join us? Joining our team means being part of a dynamic environment where your expertise is valued, and your career can thrive. We offer sophisticated and challenging work comparable to an AmLaw 100 firm, but with reasonable billable expectations of 1,800 hours and a flexible hybrid schedule to support a healthy work-life balance. Our benefits package includes a healthy annual bonus, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, STD and LTD insurance, Flexible Benefits Plan, Commuting Expense Benefits Plan, 401K, and paid time off. Job Details We are seeking a skilled International Trade Compliance Associate with 2+ years of experience to join our team. This is an outstanding opportunity to work on cutting-edge trade compliance issues alongside a supportive and collaborative practice group. Role Focus This position emphasizes providing strategic legal counsel on a broad spectrum of international trade and regulatory matters, including: Regulatory Compliance and Counseling: Advising clients on federal regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Foreign Assets Control (sanctions), and Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) regulations. Investigations and Disclosures: Investigating and drafting voluntary disclosures related to potential regulatory violations. Compliance Policy Development: Assisting clients in creating and implementing robust compliance programs to meet regulatory standards. Transactional and Operational Support: Providing legal guidance on trade compliance issues arising from transactions and day-to-day business operations. Agency Interaction and Enforcement: Representing clients in matters involving federal enforcement agencies and navigating complex regulatory frameworks. Preferred Qualifications We are looking for candidates with the following: Experience: A background in trade compliance matters, particularly with ITAR, EAR, sanctions regulations, and CFIUS. Experience in-house or in government roles is a plus. Skills: Exceptional legal research, writing, and communication skills with strong attention to detail. Knowledge: Familiarity with voluntary disclosures, compliance policies, and regulatory enforcement procedures. Academic Credentials: Strong academic record reflecting a commitment to excellence. Collaboration: The ability to work closely with clients and colleagues, demonstrating professionalism and adaptability. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. 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Associate Attorney in Chicago - Probate & Estate Administration (1+ years) This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dana Paulo Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 per year A bit about us: Our boutique Chicago law firm specializes in estate planning, trust and estate administration, guardianship, and probate litigation. We pride ourselves on delivering personalized, creative, and cost-effective solutions to our clients. Our attorneys have been recognized as Super Lawyers, reflecting our commitment to excellence in serving both individual and corporate fiduciaries through complex estate and trust matters. We offer a collaborative environment where experienced partners work closely with associates to develop exceptional legal talent. Why join us? Focused Practice: Work exclusively in estate planning and probate law, developing deep expertise rather than spreading thin across multiple practice areas Mentorship & Growth: Learn directly from Super Lawyers-recognized partners in a collaborative, small-firm environment where your work matters Meaningful Impact: Handle significant responsibility early in your career, including court appearances, client interaction, and complex estate administration Work-Life Balance: Boutique firm culture without the BigLaw grind—competitive compensation with reasonable billable hour expectations Diverse Experience: Exposure to estate planning, administration, guardianship, litigation, and tax work all under one roof Professional Development: Support for continuing legal education and professional growth in a respected firm with decades of combined partner experience Job Details Responsibilities: 1. Provide expert legal advice to clients on a wide range of matters, including probate, trust administration, decedent estates, and guardianship., 2. Draft, revise, and finalize various legal documents in accordance with applicable laws and regulations., 3. Conduct comprehensive legal research to support case preparation and provide informed legal counsel., 4. Represent clients in court proceedings, demonstrating strong negotiation and advocacy skills., 5. Collaborate with other attorneys and legal professionals to develop case strategies and ensure the best outcomes for clients., 6. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in legislation and case law that could impact our clients., 7. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing exceptional customer service and ensuring their legal needs are met. Qualifications: 1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school., 2. Must be a licensed attorney in good standing with the state bar., 3. Minimum of 1+ years of experience as an attorney, with a focus on probate, trust administration, decedent estates, and guardianship., 4. Proficient in family law and experience in dealing with complex legal issues., 5. Excellent legal research and writing skills, with the ability to draft clear, concise, and effective legal documents., 6. Strong analytical skills and the ability to provide practical and strategic legal advice., 7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach., 8. Ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines., 9. Strong professional ethics and a commitment to confidentiality. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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Job DescriptionJob Description: Midlevel Healthcare Transactions Associate Location: New York, Washington, D.C., Century City, Chicago, Dallas, Del Mar, San Diego, San Francisco, Orange County, Houston, or Silicon Valley Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a highly motivated Healthcare Transactions Associate Attorney to join its nationally recognized Healthcare Industry Team. This position offers the opportunity to work with some of the most dynamic and innovative healthcare clients across the country in all phases of their corporate life cycle. As a core member of the team, you will advise clients on a variety of strategic transactions, including: * Mergers and acquisitions * Healthcare-focused private equity and venture capital investments * Complex joint ventures between major healthcare organizations Additionally, you will support clients with ongoing corporate and operational needs such as: * Entity formation and structuring * Contract negotiations * Operational strategy * General corporate governance matters What Sets This Role Apart You will be part of a cohesive and collaborative team committed to mentorship, career development, and substantive legal training. Regularly scheduled training and career progression sessions are integral to this practice group. You will gain deep exposure to the healthcare industry and hands-on transactional experience while building client relationships and progressing toward your long-term career goals. Qualifications: • At least 4years of experience handling mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and/or joint ventures within the healthcare sector Strong oral and written communication, legal research, and analytical skills * Demonstrated ability to manage projects and interact with clients and third-party advisors * Admission to the bar in the jurisdiction of the office location * Outstanding academic credentials from an accredited law school Compensation: The base salary range for this position is $260,000 – $390,000, commensurate with experience and location.

Job DescriptionAssociate – Corporate – Mergers & Acquisitions/Private Equity Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a highly qualified associate to join its Mergers & Acquisitions/Private Equity Practice in one of the following offices: Boston, Houston, Los Angeles, Orange County Position Overview: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions and/or private equity and will join as a 3rd through 5th-year associate. This role requires strong analytical skills, a commitment to client service, and the ability to work on complex corporate transactions in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications: • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school, • Minimum of 2 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions and/or private equity, • Experience working on buy-side and sell-side transactions for private equity firms and strategic buyers, • Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, • Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously To be considered, candidates must submit the following: • Resume, • Law school transcript

Job DescriptionJob Title: Litigation Associate – Securities Locations: Austin, Boston, Chicago, Houston, New York, NY | Orange County, CA | San Diego, CA | San Francisco, CA | Silicon Valley, CA | Washington, D.C. Practice Area: Securities Litigation Experience Level: Minimum 2 YearsPosition Summary Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 law firm seeking a Securities Litigation Associate to join its national litigation team. The firm serves high-profile clients across industries, offering deep expertise in securities law and representing clients in major financial and business hubs across the U.S. This role is ideal for an associate looking to work on complex and high-impact securities matters. Key Responsibilities * Represent clients in securities litigation, including class actions, shareholder derivative suits, and SEC enforcement proceedings. * Draft motions, pleadings, discovery responses, and other litigation documents in high-stakes securities cases. * Assist with internal investigations and counsel clients on regulatory compliance and corporate governance. * Manage multiple case assignments and collaborate with partners, associates, and client teams. * Participate in depositions, hearings, and potentially trial preparation. Qualifications * Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. * Licensed to practice law in at least one of the listed jurisdictions or eligible for admission. * Minimum 2 years of experience handling securities litigation matters. * Strong knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and related SEC regulations. * Excellent legal writing, research, and oral communication skills. * Demonstrated ability to work effectively on complex litigation matters with minimal supervision.

Job DescriptionReal Estate Associate Attorney – Dallas, Houston, Miami, Milwaukee, Orlando, or Tampa Direct Counsel is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of commercial real estate experience to join a top-tier national real estate practice. Ideal candidates will have experience with commercial real estate and financing transactions, including mixed-use, office, multi-family, retail, hotel, and resort properties. Experience drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, leases, loan documents, easements, CC&Rs, development agreements, and property management agreements is required. Experience in real estate development and joint ventures is a plus. Responsibilities * Advise clients on commercial real estate and financing transactions * Draft and negotiate transactional documents and agreements * Collaborate with partners and clients on real estate projects * Manage multiple matters efficiently and provide practical solutions Requirements * JD from an ABA-approved law school * Active bar membership in the relevant state(s) of practice (timely admission considered) * 3–5 years of experience in commercial real estate law * Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills * Strong analytical skills and ability to work in a team-oriented, client-focused environment Additional Information * Expected salary range: $260,000–$350,000 (dependent on experience and skills) * Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability and life insurance, adoption assistance, and backup care * Required application materials: resume, law school transcript, and cover letter indicating office preference

Job DescriptionAssociate – Corporate – Mergers & Acquisitions/Private Equity Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a highly qualified associate to join its Mergers & Acquisitions/Private Equity Practice Position Overview: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions and/or private equity and will join as a 3rd through 5th-year associate. This role requires strong analytical skills, a commitment to client service, and the ability to work on complex corporate transactions in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications: • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school, • Minimum of 2 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions and/or private equity, • Experience working on buy-side and sell-side transactions for private equity firms and strategic buyers, • Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, • Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously To be considered, candidates must submit the following: • Resume, • Law school transcript

Job DescriptionSenior Associate Attorney Established 30+ Years Premier Firm Seeking Senior Associate / Counsel-Track Trial Attorney for Litigation in Houston, TX An established firm based in Houston with over 30 years in practice is seeking a Senior Associate / Counsel-Track Trial Attorney with 5+ years of post-JD litigation experience to join their team onsite. This attorney will have extensive experience in product liability defense, personal injury/wrongful death defense, and other high-exposure litigation, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations while representing clients in trial-active matters. Offer: Salary range: $175,000-$225,000, contingent on experience Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with firm contribution Paid time off and parental leave CLE and professional development support Qualifications: The candidate must be licensed with the Texas Bar. They should have 5-10+ years of litigation experience, preferably in Texas courts, and a proven track record of courtroom exposure including second chair or better in jury trials, first chair in bench trials or arbitrations, and active participation in voir dire, openings, closings, and witness examinations. They must demonstrate confidence in handling dispositive motions, expert challenges, and contentious hearings. Strong legal writing skills focused on trial strategy are essential. Judicial clerkship experience is a plus but not required. Responsibilities: The attorney will independently manage high-exposure cases from inception through trial. They will lead and defend dozens of fact and expert depositions, prepare and participate in mediations, and interact directly with clients, insurers, and risk managers. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, managing discovery strategy, coordinating expert witnesses, and preparing trial themes. They will argue motions, handle pretrial hearings, and contribute to trial strategy, ensuring cases are trial-ready. - For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 01/21/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results. CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at to make arrangements.

Job DescriptionChastang Ford, Houston, TX Parts Manager Chastang Auto Group is conducting a search for a successful Parts Manager at our Houston, TX location. The role is focused on earning and keeping customer trust and achieving best-in-class parts department financial and operational performance. Accountability, commitment, integrity, and passion for excellence are a must. Total compensation ranges from approximately $180,000 to $205,000 annually, contingent upon experience and performance. Pay includes an $84,000 salary + $6,000 annual car allowance as well 4% of the Selling Gross Profit of the Parts Department per our Ford Financial Statement. Benefits: • 401k plan with company matching, • Paid Holidays, • Paid Vacations and Birthday, • Medical, Dental, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Vision and Aflac plans, • Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance, • Monthly dealer contributions to qualified Health Savings Accounts Key Responsibilities: • Supervise all aspects of the Parts Department, ensuring efficient operations and exceptional customer service., • Drive sales and profitability through strategic inventory management and sales initiatives., • Foster a positive and nurturing environment for all parts associates, leading by example., • Maintain high ethical standards and uphold customer privacy and satisfaction protocols., • Daily monitoring of sales performance by all parts counter associates about forecast by utilizing daily tracking tools., • Daily monitoring and tracking of ASR parts availability and lost sales., • Monitor parts obsolescence daily., • Monitor and supervise the factory stock order process and parts obsolescence return process., • Work with other fixed operations department managers on resolving daily challenges., • Daily Monitoring of CSI index of current month and taking corrective action for negative results., • Report daily to fixed operations director in all aspects of Parts Department operations; identify problem areas, performance against goals, CSI progress, etc., • Daily discussion with the Fixed Operations Director about parts/service interface issues that may be negatively impacting goal attainment or compromising effective inventory management., • Monitor out-of-line expense conditions and work with Fixed Ops Manager and Controller forresolution., • Consistent attendance at the dealership weekly asset meeting to stay informed of the above conditions., • Work with all parts department associates to ensure that daily instruction and formal training is adequate to prepare all associates for successful completion of individual job objectives., • Open parts ticket report/WIP report, • Daily DOC/MIS, • WS receivables schedule, • Other parts receivables, • Parts returned checks, • Energetic and forward-thinking with high ethical standards., • Analytical thinker with strong technical and operational focus., • Well-organized team player with excellent communication skills., • Trustworthy mentor with a decisive "big picture" perspective. Summary: Job Type: Full-Time Salary + Commission and Bonus: Approx. $180,000 to $205,000 Benefits: • 401k plan with company matching, • Paid Holidays, • Paid Vacations and Birthday, • Medical, Dental, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Vision and Aflac plans, • Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance, • Monthly dealer contributions to qualified Health Savings Accounts Powered by JazzHR Compensation details: 180000-205000 Yearly Salary PI4dd7e3a41bf7-25405-40066001

Job DescriptionSecuritization Finance Associate Attorney Location: Charlotte, Chicago, or New York (Open to other U.S. office locations including Houston, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, and Washington D.C.) Direct Counsel is seeking an Associate or Counsel with 4+ years of structured finance and securitization experience to join a prestigious Am Law 100 firm. The successful candidate will focus on lender-side private warehouse and trade receivables financings, with the opportunity to participate in cross-border and off-balance sheet structuring. Key Responsibilities * Represent banks, funds, and financial institutions in structured finance transactions, with a focus on trade receivables securitizations. * Handle transactions involving trade-related assets, such as inventory, trade credit insurance, and ABCP funding. * Work on cross-border deals, including global trade A/R financings, and develop intercreditor arrangements. * Provide strategic advice on off-balance sheet structuring for GAAP and IFRS compliance. * Anticipate participation in a variety of structured financings involving different types of financial assets. Qualifications * Education: J.D. from a top-tier law school. * Experience: 4+ years of experience in structured finance and securitization, with a preference for experience in lender-side private warehouse and trade receivables financings. * Deal Sheet: Please include a deal sheet with your application. Relevant experience is prioritized over class year. * Skills: Strong academic credentials, excellent legal writing and negotiation skills, and the ability to handle complex finance transactions. Work Environment & Compensation * Salary Range: $310,000 – $435,000 (compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and firm policies). * Comprehensive Benefits Package: * Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance. * 401(k) retirement savings plan. * Back-up childcare and eldercare support. * Professional development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support. This firm values a diverse and inclusive work environment, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with leading experts in structured finance and securitization while contributing to high-profile transactions.

Job Description Maron Marvel's devoted attorneys and staff work in synchrony to climb higher, smarter, and faster to elevate national litigation risk management. Our lawyers are focused on winning by being fearless, loyal, efficient, and steadfast. We are equally committed to making the world and legal profession better through dedicated DEI, community service, and attorney development work. From the start, Maron Marvel attorneys had a passion for superior work product, a distinctive culture rooted in mass tort litigation, and an obsession with exceptional client service. Today, with over 100 attorneys in 14offices in 12states, Maron Marvel is best-in-show in national litigation risk management and mass tort defense. The firm serves as national, regional, and trial counsel to Fortune 500 companies with multiple operations located in the most dangerous plaintiff jurisdictions in the country. Maron Marvel's clients come from the energy, construction, manufacturing, technology, transportation, insurance, and liability-related industries. In addition to mass toxic torts, the firm also offers legal services concerning commercial disputes and liability-related defense. Maron Marvel has an immediate opening for an Associate Attorney to join its Houston office. We are seeking an experienced (4-5 years) civil litigator for our General Liability Practice Group and Toxic Tort Practice Group. Successful candidates will have exceptional research, writing, and litigation skills. Job Duties and Responsibilities: • Proactive case management from start to finish in both state and federal courts, • Drafting of pleadings, written discovery, motions, and research therefore, • Frequent client communications and reporting, • Comprehensive legal analysis, case evaluations, and strategy recommendations, • Expert witness coordination and collaboration, • Deposition, court hearing, and mediation attendance, • J.D. degree from an accredited law school, • Licensed to practice in Texas (other states a plus, but not required), • 4-5 years litigation and Toxic Tort experience in both state and federal courts, • Demonstrated ability and desire to manage caseload proactively from start to finish, • Strong work ethic, ability to self-manage and work in a team environment, • Strong research ability, written and oral communication skills, • Strong organization and problem-solving skills, • Desire to deliver exceptional client service and contribute to continued client development

Job DescriptionAre you a passionate Finance Associate Attorney seeking a rewarding career? Join an international Am Law 100 firm with great growth opportunities.Finance Associate Attorney Benefits:-Starting Salary $225K+ -Bonus Potential -Retirement Plan -Life/AD&D Insurance -Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance starting on day 1 -Parental Leave -Short-term Disability Insurance -Health Programs -Sick Leave -Vacation Leave-Student Loan refinancing-Relocation Reimbursement-Pet InsuranceFinance Associate Attorney Qualifications-2+ years demonstrated expertise in representing borrowers and/or lenders in reserve-based lending transactions, other types of secured and unsecured syndicated credit facilities, acquisition financings, and project financings.-Role will focus on providing legal counsel and support to clients in connection with reserve-based lending transactions, syndicated credit facilities, acquisition financings, and project financings.-Excellent academic credentials from a top 100 law school and bar admission in jurisdiction of practice

Job Description Associate — Litigation (Supreme Court & Appellate) Locations: Austin, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Washington, D.C. Practice: Supreme Court & Appellate Experience: Junior to Mid-Level Associates Type: Full-Time Direct Counsel represents an AmLaw 100 firm seeking highly qualified Litigation Associates to join its nationally recognized Supreme Court & Appellate Practice. This Chambers Band 1 ranked group is involved in high-stakes appeals, critical trial-court motions, and strategic legal advisory matters across industries. The position offers the opportunity to brief and argue appeals, collaborate with renowned appellate practitioners, and shape precedent-setting issues in both federal and state courts. Key Responsibilities: * Draft appellate briefs, dispositive motions, and amicus submissions in high-profile cases. * Conduct sophisticated legal research and analysis on constitutional, statutory, and regulatory issues. * Advise trial teams on preserving issues for appeal and shaping litigation strategy. * Work closely with senior appellate lawyers on Supreme Court and federal appellate matters. * Represent clients across diverse industries in complex, precedent-setting disputes. Qualifications: * Outstanding academic credentials from a top law school. * Judicial clerkship experience preferred, ideally at the appellate or Supreme Court level. * Superior writing, research, and analytical skills. * Admission to the bar in one or more of the listed jurisdictions, or eligibility to waive in. * A strong interest in appellate litigation and constitutional law. Compensation (Cravath Scale)

Job Description Under general direction of the Legal Services Director the Staff Attorney acts as staff attorney primarily for the probate cases in our Heirship Project providing legal representation to clients needing legal representation in probate, estate planning, and property preservation matters from intake to litigation. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Provides legal representation in probate and estate planning cases. · Provides legal services and representation from intake to litigation. · Supervises, assesses and structures the practice work of students working as investigators or providing other legal support on cases being handled by the attorney. · Responsible for direct case handling, to include communication with courts, clients, opposing counsel and other professionals as well as filing pleadings and participating in motions hearings and trials. · Strategizes with team members on how to resolve clients’ cases in a favorable and efficient manner · Stays informed about current laws and caselaw · Conducts legal investigations and client communications. Ensures a client-centered representation practice. Keeps clients apprised of all aspects of their cases. · Enters case information into the ECI case management system. · Serves as lead attorney in their cases and may appear in Court anywhere in Texas. · Responsible for development of educational and outreach programs in furtherance of ECI’s clinic related work. · Complies with all grant requirements from funding sources. · Also handles administrative activities as directed by an Associate Director or Executive Director. · Performs other job-related duties as required. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education and Experience: Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school. Requires a minimum of two years of practice experience, with strong preference given to candidates with substantial experience in probate and estate planning. Prefer prior experience as lead attorney in all or some combination of these types of cases. Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Licensed to practice law in Texas. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: · Real Estate and Probate law preferred · Ability to work with a diverse multi-cultural population of clients, students and staff. · Excellent oral and written communication skills. · Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications. Skill in: · Exercises critical thinking · Performs duties within scope of general University policies, procedures and objectives. · Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. · Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. · Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. · Planning activities. · Legal research and writing. · Analyzing documents. · Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures and practices. · Both verbal and written communication. Ability to: · Handle a high caseload. · Work independently. · Communicate effectively. · Use job-related software. · Use job-related systems such as Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, ProDoc or similar. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMAND: Routine office environment. Sitting or standing in one location much of the time. Some stooping, lifting or carrying objects light weight may be required. Use of video display terminal. Company DescriptionThe mission of the Institute is to empower underserved and disenfranchised communities by addressing systemic social issues through legal representation, research, education and advocacy.The mission of the Institute is to empower underserved and disenfranchised communities by addressing systemic social issues through legal representation, research, education and advocacy.

Job Description National, award winning plaintiff litigation firm that represents tens of thousands of clients in personal injury litigation, civil litigation, and mass torts including product liability, dangerous drugs and defective medical products is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join their team. Successful candidates for the position must be bilingual in Spanish. The Litigation Paralegal will be responsible for legal document preparation, document review, legal research, creating and maintaining pleadings, motions, and other case filings (state and federal). The Paralegal will also assist the attorneys in trial preparation, client communications, and other related work. This is an onsite full-time role based out of the firm's Houston, TX office location. Duties include: • Assist attorneys and support staff with managing cases., • Prepare, draft, file, and serve pleadings and discovery in state and federal court cases., • Correspond with clients, courts, and other counsel via telephone, email, letter., • Manage court filing correspondence for cases and handle the saving and calendaring of the corresponding filed documents., • Typing, filing, scanning, copying, setup client files, answer incoming department calls., • Schedule attorney court appearances, depositions, mediation, counsel meetings, and telephone conferences., • Maintain files, log telephone conversations, log time tracking in a case, and perform legal research., • Organize and maintain electronic case files within the company software/case management system., • Facilitate and manage settlement process from first steps of enrolling client(s) to payment., • Responsible for gathering client documents and organizing electronic and physical files., • Provide administrative assistance to attorneys, including managing calendars and deadlines., • Notarize client or attorney documents, as necessary., • Maintain case expenses, invoices, billing, and time worked on client and general files., • Assist attorneys in preparing for trial., • Prepare trial and deposition binders to assist attorneys., • Handling of special projects for attorneys and staff., • Interact daily with assigned clientele and Potential New Clients (PNC) to understand their needs and ensure the timely management of their cases., • Other duties as required. Qualifications: • Must have a minimum of 5 experience as a litigation paralegal, Bachelor or Associate degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred, • Must be bilingual in Spanish, • Must be a Notary Public, State of Texas, • Must be able to perform well in a high level, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision, • Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, good time management skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize and deliver timely results, • Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a professional and courteous demeanor toward clients and staff, • Must be honest, committed, detail oriented, team-player, positive, energetic, kind, well-spoken, and have excellent customer service skills, • Must be ambitious and enthusiastic with a willingness to learn and work, • Must have a “can do” attitude, work very cooperatively with legal and non-legal staff, • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs (including Outlook, Word, Excel), Adobe Acrobat Pro, • Must demonstrate good ethics, judgment and maintain the condentiality of les Physical Requirements and Work Conditions: • Regular attendance and availability during normal business hours are required. (8:30 am – 5:00 pm), • Ability to work in a fast-paced collegial office environment, • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds Benets • Professional development in the legal industry and opportunities to advance your career., • Paid time off, • Paid holidays, • Health insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision), • 401K with employer match

Job Description Direct Counsel, LLC is partnering with a leading global law firm to seek a talented and driven Finance Associate for the firm’s Houston. office. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly sophisticated Global Finance team, working closely with the firm’s nationally recognized Business Restructuring & Reorganization practice. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience with liability management transactions, DIP financings, bankruptcy exit financings, and/or special situations financings. Key Responsibilities: * Represent creditors or borrowers in complex financing transactions related to: * Liability management * Debtor-in-possession (DIP) financings * Exit financings from Chapter 11 * Special situations and opportunistic financings * Work closely with teams on top-of-capital-structure representations, often involving: * Hedge funds * CLO managers * Private equity sponsors * Financial institutions * Advise on both in-court (Chapter 11) and out-of-court restructurings. * Collaborate across practice areas to manage sophisticated, often high-profile, transactions. Qualifications: * J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school * Admitted to practice and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction * Law school class years 2017–2020 * Strong background in finance, restructuring, or special situations law * Experience with secured lending, credit agreements, and financial instruments * Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Compensation: * Annual Salary Range: $365,000 – $435,000 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications) * Bonuses: Discretionary and performance-based

Job DescriptionNational, award winning plaintiff litigation firm that represents tens of thousands of clients in personal injury litigation, civil litigation, and mass torts including product liability, dangerous drugs and defective medical products is seeking a Mass Tort Litigation Paralegal to join their team. The Litigation Paralegal will be responsible for legal document preparation, document review, legal research, creating and maintaining pleadings, motions, and other case filings (state and federal). The Paralegal will also assist the attorneys in trial preparation, client communications, and other related work. Ideal candidates for the position will be bilingual in Spanish. This is an onsite full-time role based out of the firm's Houston, TX office location. Duties include: • Assist attorneys and support staff with managing cases., • Prepare, draft, file, and serve pleadings and discovery in state and federal court cases., • Correspond with clients, courts, and other counsel via telephone, email, letter., • Manage court filing correspondence for cases and handle the saving and calendaring of the corresponding filed documents., • Typing, filing, scanning, copying, setting up client files, answering incoming department calls., • Schedule attorney court appearances, depositions, mediation, counsel meetings, and telephone conferences., • Maintain files, log telephone conversations, log time tracking in a case, and perform legal research., • Organize and maintain electronic case files within the company software/case management system., • Facilitate and manage settlement process from first steps of enrolling client(s) to payment., • Responsible for gathering client documents and organizing electronic and physical files., • Provide administrative assistance to attorneys, including managing calendars and deadlines., • Notarize client or attorney documents, as necessary., • Maintain case expenses, invoices, billing, and time worked on client and general files., • Assist attorneys in preparing for trial., • Prepare trial and deposition binders to assist attorneys., • Handling of special projects for attorneys and staff., • Interact daily with assigned clientele and Potential New Clients (PNC) to understand their needs and ensure the timely management of their cases., • Other duties as required. Qualifications: • Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a litigation paralegal with specific experience in mass tort cases, Bachelor or Associate degree and/or paralegal certificate is a plus, • Bilingual in Spanish is a plus, • Must be a Notary Public, State of Texas, • Must be able to perform well in a high level, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision, • Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, good time management skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize and deliver timely results, • Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a professional and courteous demeanor toward clients and staff, • Must be honest, committed, detail-oriented, team-player, positive, energetic, kind, well-spoken, and have excellent customer service skills, • Must be ambitious and enthusiastic with a willingness to learn, • Must have a “can do” attitude, work very cooperatively with legal and non-legal staff, • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs (including Outlook, Word, Excel), Adobe Acrobat Pro, • Must demonstrate good ethics, judgment and maintain the condentiality of les Benets • Professional development in the legal industry and opportunities to advance your career., • Paid time off, • Paid holidays, • Health insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision), • 401K with employer match

Job DescriptionMergers & Acquisitions and Securities Associate AttorneyLocations: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Century City, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Downtown Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Jacksonville, Miami, Nashville, New York, Newport Beach, Orlando, Philadelphia, Seattle, Stamford, Tampa, Tysons, Washington, DC Department: Business Practice Area: Corporate / M&A / Securities Overview Direct Counsel is seeking a Corporate M&A and Securities Senior Associate to join a prominent, full-service law firm with a strong national platform. This role is ideal for a seasoned associate with significant experience advising on M&A and private equity transactions who is looking to continue developing a sophisticated transactional practice in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. Responsibilities * Draft, review, and negotiate acquisition agreements and related transaction documents for M&A and private equity transactions * Support private equity sponsors and portfolio companies throughout the full investment lifecycle, including platform acquisitions, add-on transactions, portfolio company governance, and exits * Advise on middle-market deal structures and related corporate and securities matters * Manage transaction workflows and collaborate effectively with internal teams and external clients * Maintain strong client relationships through clear communication, sound judgment, and business-minded legal advice Qualifications * 5–7 years of experience in corporate M&A and private equity transactions * Strong working knowledge of acquisition agreements and ancillary transaction documentation * Demonstrated experience supporting private equity sponsors and portfolio companies * Excellent academic credentials * Large national or international law firm experience preferred * Strong interpersonal skills, maturity, and business judgment Bar Admission & Location Requirements * J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school * Licensed to practice law or eligible to become licensed in the applicable jurisdiction * Candidates must reside in (or be willing to relocate to) their office location by the time of hire * Hybrid schedule expected, with a minimum of three days per week in the office, reflecting the firm’s commitment to collaboration and in-person engagement Compensation: $365,000 – $420,000 annually, commensurate with experience and location.Why This Opportunity This firm offers a collegial culture, meaningful client exposure, and a robust national and international platform with clear opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Job DescriptionDirect Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a highly qualified Capital Markets Associate to join their team. Practice Area: Capital Markets Experience Level: Minimum of 2 years Position Overview: This is an outstanding opportunity to join a top-tier Corporate Department advising leading businesses and institutions in the global marketplace. The ideal candidate will have experience in capital markets transactions and/or public company representation and a desire to grow within a dynamic, high-performance legal team. Qualifications: * Minimum of 2 years of relevant law firm experience * Strong academic credentials * Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills * Admission to the Bar Compensation: Highly competitive, Cravath scale salary, plus comprehensive benefits If you’re an intellectually curious self-starter looking to advance your career at one of the most respected law firms in the world, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description A global and top 50 Am Law firm seeks an associate to join their Capital Markets team for any of their Boston, DC, New York, Austin, Houston, Los Angeles, Orange County, Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco, Seattle, or Silicon Valley offices. The ideal candidate must have 2-6 years of equity and/or debt capital markets experience and has major law firm experience, a commitment to excellent client service, and significant experience in public securities offerings of both equity and debt. Bonus for experience representing public companies. Served as the lead associate on securities offerings as both issuer and underwriter counsel, or a candidate that can step into a leadership role. Strong interpersonal skills and a motivated, entrepreneurial outlook are essential. Candidates must also possess excellent academic credentials along with superior communication and organizational skills, and Bar membership in the state where they wish to practice.

Job DescriptionCLO Finance Associate Attorney Location: New York (Open to other U.S. office locations including Charlotte, Chicago, D.C., Houston, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Salt Lake City) Direct Counsel is seeking an Associate with 3 to 5 years of experience to join a prestigious Am Law 100 firm in their CLO Finance practice. The successful candidate will have experience in collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) and related structured finance transactions. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to join a firm with a strong commitment to professional growth and development. Key Responsibilities * Handle CLO and related structured finance transactions. * Work on securitizations, warehouse financing, and other complex financing structures. * Advise clients on sophisticated financing deals, ensuring compliance and best practices. * Collaborate with partners and other team members in the Banking & Finance practice group to manage large, complex transactions. Qualifications * Education: J.D. from a top-tier law school. * Experience: 3-5 years of experience in CLOs, structured finance, and securitization. * Skills: Strong academic credentials, with excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills. Experience in CLO finance and complex financing transactions is required. Work Environment & Compensation * Salary Range: $260,000 – $365,000 (compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and firm policies). * Comprehensive Benefits Package: * Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance. * 401(k) retirement savings plan. * Back-up childcare and eldercare support. * Professional development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support. * Additional Rewards: Potential for annual bonuses based on individual performance, utilization, and other metrics. This firm promotes a collaborative and inclusive work culture with opportunities for career advancement. Equal opportunity for all applicants is a core value.

Job DescriptionSalary: Job Description Are you an attorney ready to take the next step in your career without the financial risk and operational burden of starting your own firm? The Cromeens Law Firm offers a unique opportunity for attorneys to operate with autonomy, lead their own caseload, and grow professionally while we provide the infrastructure, clients, and support you need to succeed. This is more than a traditional associate role. Its an opportunity to run your practice within an established, high-performing firm. What Youll Do • Manage your own caseload from intake through resolution, • Provide legal counsel and representation in construction law matters, • Work closely with a dedicated team of paralegals, • Build strong client relationships and deliver high-quality service, • Collaborate with leadership on case strategy and firm initiatives What We Provide • Steady pipeline of clients (no need to self-source), • Dedicated paralegal support (you can bring or we hire your paralegals), • Established systems, processes, and administrative infrastructure, • No overhead or operational responsibility, • Payroll, Marketing, intake, billing, and collections handled for you What You Bring • Active Texas Bar license (required), • 3+ years of legal experience (construction law preferred, but not required), • Strong organizational and communication skills, • Ability to manage multiple cases independently, • Desire to grow, lead, and take ownership of your work Compensation & Benefits • Competitive base salary + performance-based incentives, • Bonus opportunities tied to productivity and performance, • Health benefits and PTO, • Hybrid work schedule (after training period) If youve ever considered starting your own firm but didnt want the risk, this is your opportunity to build something of your own with the support of a dedicated team behind you.

Job DescriptionJob Description: Midlevel Healthcare Transactions Associate Location: San Francisco, Washington, Chicago, Houston, San Diego, Dallas, Los Angeles, Menlo Park, New York, Costa Mesa, Del Mar Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a highly motivated Healthcare Transactions Associate Attorney to join its nationally recognized Healthcare Industry Team. This position offers the opportunity to work with some of the most dynamic and innovative healthcare clients across the country in all phases of their corporate life cycle. As a core member of the team, you will advise clients on a variety of strategic transactions, including: * Mergers and acquisitions * Healthcare-focused private equity and venture capital investments * Complex joint ventures between major healthcare organizations Additionally, you will support clients with ongoing corporate and operational needs such as: * Entity formation and structuring * Contract negotiations * Operational strategy * General corporate governance matters What Sets This Role Apart You will be part of a cohesive and collaborative team committed to mentorship, career development, and substantive legal training. Regularly scheduled training and career progression sessions are integral to this practice group. You will gain deep exposure to the healthcare industry and hands-on transactional experience while building client relationships and progressing toward your long-term career goals. Qualifications: * 4–6 years of experience handling mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and/or joint ventures within the healthcare sector * Strong oral and written communication, legal research, and analytical skills * Demonstrated ability to manage projects and interact with clients and third-party advisors * Admission to the bar in the jurisdiction of the office location * Outstanding academic credentials from an accredited law school Compensation: The base salary range for this position is $260,000 – $390,000, commensurate with experience and location.

Job DescriptionStructured Finance Associate Attorney (All Levels) Location: Charlotte, Chicago, D.C., Houston, or New York Direct Counsel is seeking an Associate with 4 to 8 years of experience to join a prestigious Am Law 100 firm and support its Structured Finance and Securitization practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in asset-backed securities transactions and other structured finance areas, such as warehouse financing and asset-based lending. This role is an excellent opportunity for a talented attorney looking to work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment. Key Responsibilities * Handle asset-backed securities transactions and other structured finance matters. * Work on warehouse financing, asset-based lending, and related structured transactions. * Represent financial institutions, investors, and other stakeholders in these complex finance transactions. * Collaborate with a diverse, high-performing team on large-scale, multi-faceted deals. Qualifications * Education: J.D. from a top-tier law school. * Experience: 4-8 years of experience in structured finance, securitization, and asset-backed securities transactions. * Skills: Strong academic credentials, with excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills. Experience in structured finance and securitization is required. Work Environment & Compensation * Salary Range: $310,000 – $435,000 (compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and firm policies). * Comprehensive Benefits Package: * Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance. * 401(k) retirement savings plan. * Back-up childcare and eldercare support. * Professional development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support. * Additional Rewards: Potential for annual bonuses based on individual performance, utilization, and other metrics. This firm fosters a collaborative, inclusive work environment and offers a robust platform for career growth and development. Equal opportunity for all applicants is a cornerstone of the firm’s hiring practices.