Senior Business Transactions Attorney

Dallas, TX United States

Platt Richmond is seeking a Senior Business Transactions Attorney with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, private placements of securities, entity formation, investment funds and corporate governance to join our dynamic legal team in Dallas or Houston. This position will have direct client interaction and organizational involvement is highly encouraged. We are looking for at least 6 years’ experience with this type of practice.

About Us:

Platt Richmond is a highly successful and rapidly growing law boutique headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Founded by entrepreneurs who previously worked in large, national law firms, Platt Richmond is dedicated to helping other entrepreneurs and businesses navigate the complexities of commercial real estate deals, business transactions, investment funds, business succession planning, business litigation, employment law, bankruptcy, and intellectual property. 

We offer a positive work environment with employees who work well together and great benefits (including paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) and profit-sharing program, health/vision/dental insurance, and parking).

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Ability to manage business, transactional and corporate matters and assist in all facets of the corporate section
  • Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements
  • Oversee and conduct legal due diligence
  • Provide guidance and mentor corporate associates and paralegals
  • Work independently and be able to delegate tasks to associates and paralegals
  • Experience with wide range of corporate transactions and a thorough understanding of all aspects of corporate law

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Genuine, authentic personality
  • Confidence
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook
  • J.D. and Texas Bar Admittance