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Austin, TX4 days ago

Remote

$150,000–$170,000 Per Year

Please attach 1-2 writing samples from the following list of transactional documents: Board and Shareholder Resolutions for fundraising or remediation efforts; convertible notes; Operating Agreements; amended and restated articles; Employee Incentive or Synthetic Incentive Plans and Grants. The ideal candidate will have experience in corporate transactional work i.e., finance transactions, mergers, corporate governance, etc., and be able to jump in and spot corporate governance issues, draft remediations documents, and counsel clients through growth and fund raising activities with only necessary oversight.

New!

Austin, TX1 day ago

$130,000–$160,000 Per Year

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New!

Austin, TX4 days ago

$120,000–$180,000 Per Year

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New!

Austin, TX4 days ago

$180,000–$265,000 Per Year

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New!

Austin, TX4 days ago

$165,000–$275,000 Per Year

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New!

Rollingwood, TX4 days ago

$160,000–$400,000 Per Year

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New!

Austin, TX4 days ago

$200,000–$240,000 Per Year

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New!

Austin, TX4 days ago

$125,000–$185,000 Per Year

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New!

Austin, TX4 days ago

$140,000–$200,000 Per Year

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New!

Rollingwood, TX4 days ago

$200,000–$500,000 Per Year

New!

Rollingwood, TX4 days ago

$100,000–$140,000 Per Year

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New!

Austin, TX4 days ago

$110,000–$160,000 Per Year

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New!

Austin, TX4 days ago

Remote

$100,000–$160,000 Per Year

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New!

Austin, TX3 days ago

$170,000–$210,000 Per Year

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TX18 days ago

$130,000–$220,000 Per Year

p>Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors but we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims.

We want to help you build a career here, and provide significant business development training, dedicated associate and partner mentors, and a firm-wide associate committee to liaise with the partners.

Austin, TX30+ days ago

OVERVIEW: Reporting to a Partner or Senior Associate, Associate Attorneys are responsible for managing Immigration Assistants and Paralegals in the filing of assigned immigration case work. In the event a recruiter or agency submits an unsolicited resume or candidate without an agreement, BAL reserves the right to pursue and hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Austin, Texas9 days ago

We value a healthy work-life balance and currently offer a 40-hour work week with flexible work hours and a hybrid schedule of three days remote and two days on-site in accordance with the City’s policy and subject to supervisor approval. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – that anchor our delivery of services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites.

Austin, TX20 days ago

$130,000–$227,000 Per Year

About GlobalFoundries: GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world's most inspired technology companies. The attorney will be responsible for drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, government contracts, nondisclosure agreements and with occasional support for licenses and M&A transactions and integration.

Austin, TX30+ days ago

About the Firm: Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott LLP represents numerous governmental entities in Texas, including school districts cities counties hospital districts appraisal districts and special districts, in the collection of ad valorem taxes and other governmental receivables. Even better, Perdue Brandon believes in rewarding hard work and success with a fast track to partnership, especially for attorneys who bring prior litigation experience.

TX23 days ago

$107,000–$178,000 Per Year

p>Summary of Role:

We are seeking a senior-level attorney (at least 7 years of experience) to support the drafting, review, and negotiation of technology agreements across GlobalFoundries' product lines, including in particular the processor IP businesses of GF's two recently announced acquisitions: MIPS and the ARC processor business of Synopsys.

About GlobalFoundries:

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world's most inspired technology companies.

Austin, Texas9 days ago

$190,000–$330,000 Per Year

Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Real Estate Associate, Transactional Real Estate Attorney, Commercial Real Estate Lawyer, Real Estate Finance Associate, Leasing Attorney, Real Estate Transactions Counsel, Development Attorney, Real Property Attorney, Commercial Leasing Associate . Our practice spans the full range of commercial real estate transactions, including debt and equity financings, acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, and complex development work.

Austin, New York30+ days ago

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Egan Nelson LLP (E/N) is a top-tier boutique law firm serving emerging and established Tech & CPG companies in the country's top emerging ecosystems *outside* of Silicon Valley.

Our culture: E/N has grown sustainably and profitably over nearly a decade to address one core issue: both clients and lawyers are tired of having to choose between (i) firms with stratospheric rates and overhead designed for billion-dollar multi-national companies, and (ii) firms completely lacking scalability and credibility.

TX27 days ago

$130,000–$246,000 Per Year

Partner closely with outside counsel to represent GF in such assertions; provide the necessary support to outside counsel to ensure that they can provide the best possible representation of GF and achieve cost effective and efficient successful results for GF. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work across various disciplines and multiple geographies, to relate comfortably at all levels within the business, and to collaborate effectively with colleagues inside and outside the Legal department.

Austin, TX29 days ago

The firm routinely counsels and defends clients, including Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals in complex litigation matters including, but not limited to: asbestos, class action, construction, employment, environmental, food and beverage, insurance coverage and bad faith, life sciences, product liability, professional liability, technology and cyber risk, transportation, and warranty. A nationally recognized litigation firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its General Liability Defense Practice Group in Austin, TX.

Austin, TX30+ days ago

Austin, TX16 days ago

$170,000–$190,000 Per Year

This attorney will partner closely with sourcing and sales and other stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Operations, Marketing, HR) to lead and execute inbound commercial sourcing transactions (e.g., supplier or subcontracting arrangements, procurement of laboratory services, contingent workforce and staffing solutions, marketing services, finance and advisory services, consulting and professional services, and other vendor relationships), as well as outbound sales agreements with UL Solutions' customers.

Provide primary legal support for sourcing categories such as laboratory services, subcontracting, contingent workforce and staffing programs, marketing services, finance and advisory services, and other commercial supplier relationships.

Georgetown, TX30+ days ago

$56,987.77–$65,391.73 Per Year

p>Do you possess an Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Public Safety, or related field and one (1) year of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience?. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.

Austin, Texas30+ days ago

$100,000–$120,000

p>The firm represents a diverse client base including business owners, investors, utilities, and landowners, with a focus on delivering practical, business-oriented legal solutions.

The firm's practice is heavily focused on the transactional side of energy, water, and real property matters, often intersecting with state regulatory agencies and infrastructure development.

Austin, TX17 days ago

$8,581.66–$10,785.83 Per Year

Attorneys are required to independently represent clients at hearings governed by the Administrative Procedures Act from docketing to completion, including: analyzing evidence and preparing case strategies; preparing and serving discovery requests; responding to discovery; preparing and responding to motions; identifying and preparing witnesses; conducting depositions; and representing the agency at hearing. The Enforcement Department provides legal support related to HHS sanctions against facilities, programs, and services, including reviewing and drafting notices, correspondence, and guidance documents; interpreting state and federal laws, regulations, and rules; rendering legal advice and counsel to HHS agency personnel; providing legal representation in contested case proceedings, and overseeing enforcement litigation in district courts.

Austin, TX30+ days ago

$7,716.66–$13,051 Per Year

p>GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

Performs advanced (senior-level) legal work involving examining and preparing legal documents, interpreting laws and regulations, rendering legal advice and counsel, consulting with trial attorneys, conducting hearings, and preparing cases for agency hearings and/or trials.

Conducts presentations and provides information and testimony to agency leadership, legislative committees, state and federal agencies, and other groups and organizations on all matters that the agency may request information or on issues that external entities have expressed concerns related to agency actions.

BASTROP, TX30+ days ago

$6,377.50–$10,785.83 Per Year

Interacts routinely with caseworkers, supervisors, program directors, and program administrators; agency attorneys, county and district attorneys, assistant attorney generals, and opposing counsel; judges, agency clients, witnesses, community professionals, and expert witnesses; and protective services clients and the general public regarding legal activities. Assists in preparing subpoenas requiring the appearance of witnesses, records, and documents for hearings and civil litigations: Assists in preparing subpoenas reviewing SOAH hearings and civil litigations to determine appropriate staff to appear as witnesses.

Austin, TX30+ days ago

$6,377.50–$10,785.83 Per Year

The position interacts routinely with caseworkers, supervisors, program directors and program administrators; agency attorneys, county and district attorneys, and opposing counsel; judges; agency clients, witnesses, community professionals, and expert witnesses; and protective services clients and the general public. The staff must be familiar with the WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 to create accessible content including but not limited to; Microsoft Office documents, Adobe PDFs, webpages, software, training guides, video, and audio files.

Austin, TX27 days ago

$9,166.67–$9,460.42

Essential Job Functions: (30%) Reviews, revises and drafts complex contracts and solicitation documents (including, but not limited to, Requests for Proposals, Requests for Offers, Requests for Qualifications, Requests for Applications, and Invitations for Bids) in accordance with HHS system agencies' legal authority and in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations relating to contracts and contract management. This position performs highly complex legal work with respect to the HHS systems procurements, grants, contracting, and enforcement of contracts to ensure HHS agency and contractor compliance with state and federal laws and regulations regarding contracts.

Austin, TX30+ days ago

$6,377.50–$10,785.83 Per Year

The attorney's duties will range from legally reviewing and assisting with drafting policies, agency administrative rules, and other documents for CPS and other programs and divisions in the agency; researching issues of concern and implication to DFPS and drafting formal and informal memos for DFPS programs and executive management staff; providing legal advice as needed to the DFPS programs based on sound legal research; drafting fair hearing orders for adoption assistance and permanency care assistance denials; drafting legal sufficiency reviews for investigation findings that are appealed; providing timely and expert resource assistance to DFPS government relations staff and the legal legislative coordinator by reviewing and analyzing legislation that impacts the agency, responding to questions from the legislature, drafting legislative initiatives and statutory revisions, and serving as a resource witness during legislative hearings when needed; and providing general support to DFPS programs in their activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

(1) Strong research and writing skills; (2) Strong academic credentials; (3) Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as well as independently; (4) Polished analytical and advocacy skills; (5) Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner and work in a fast paced legal setting; (6) Willingness to assist colleagues and take on additional projects as needed, (7) Basic knowledge of public agency law and regulations or basic understanding of administrative law and public policy.

New!

Austin, TX3 days ago

$7,716.66–$10,750 Per Year

Attorneys are required to independently represent clients at hearings governed by the Administrative Procedures Act from docketing to completion, including: analyzing evidence and preparing case strategies; preparing and serving discovery requests; responding to discovery; preparing and responding to motions; identifying and preparing witnesses; conducting depositions; and representing the agency at hearing. The Attorney IV performs complex legal work involving enforcement actions by HHSC and is responsible for providing consultation services to HHSC clients and legal representation of HHSC in contested case proceedings.

Austin, TX30+ days ago

$7,581.66–$9,460.45

p>These attorneys perform highly complex (senior-level) legal work that involves communication with requestors and HHS system areas responsible for requested information, reviewing documentation, redacting documents in preparation for release, applying internal policies and procedures, drafting and submitting written briefs to the Office of the Attorney General, and escalating issues within OCC when needed.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting.

AUSTIN, TX30+ days ago

$7,716.66–$13,051 Per Year

p>Performs advanced (senior level) legal work involving examining, redacting and preparing agency records and legal documents, interpreting laws and regulations, rendering legal advice and counsel, consulting with trial attorneys, [conducting hearings, and preparing cases for agency hearings and/or trials.] Please review the following link for authorized documents: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .

Austin, Texas16 days ago

Key ResponsibilitiesCase Management: Manage a high-volume caseload of civil litigation and collection actions, including demand letters and enforcement of judgments. Litigation & Advocacy: Represent clients and the firm in various legal proceedings, including attending hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.

Austin, TX21 days ago

$130,000–$220,000 Per Year

Our ideal candidate will have at least three years of relevant diverse coverage experience such as; excess and surplus lines, general liability, construction defect, D&O, environmental, personal and advertising injury claims in Texas. Kennedys, a Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked global law firm serving insurers and the London market, is seeking motivated and dynamic attorneys to join its national and international insurance coverage practice.

TX18 days ago

$130,000–$220,000 Per Year

New!

TX2 days ago

This is a rare opportunity to blend hands-on courtroom practice with team leadership and operational strategy - inside a fast-growing, well-funded insurtech that values ethical lawyering and customer trust. 5000 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies list and the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list, raising over $560 million in funding to date.

Austin, TX29 days ago

The Associate Corporate Attorney helps ensure agreements are reviewed and negotiated efficiently and in alignment with company policies and risk tolerance, escalating issues as needed and contributing to consistent contracting practices. Support manufacturing and operations teams on contracting needs, including supplier/commercial issues, service and maintenance arrangements, tooling/equipment support, and other plant-related agreements.

TX30+ days ago

Remote

As our Firm continues to expand, we invite motivated Associate Attorneys with demonstrated experience to become an integral part of our growing defense litigation practice, collaborating with accomplished professionals dedicated to excellence and long-term success.

Qualifications:

3+ years of progressive experience handling all aspects of defense litigation matters in hospitality (preferably hotels or managed properties), premises or general liability, business/commercial litigation, or related area.

Austin, TX30+ days ago

Remote

p>Unlike other eDiscovery vendors, Contact fosters a culture where every project manager, programmer, engineer, reviewer, and analyst sees themselves as an extension of the project's team.

Contact Review prides itself on finding high-quality, high-accountability barred attorneys specifically tailored to the needs of our project.

Austin, TX30+ days ago

Remote

$27–$40 Per Hour

Unlike other eDiscovery vendors, Contact fosters a culture where every project manager, programmer, engineer, reviewer, and analyst sees themselves as an extension of the projects'' team.

For more information about Contact Review please visit: https://contactdiscoveryservices.com/managed-document-review/.

Austin, TX30+ days ago

Remote

$50,000–$200,000 Per Year

Unlike other eDiscovery vendors, Contact fosters a culture where every project manager, programmer, engineer, reviewer, and analyst sees themselves as an extension of the projects team. Contact Review prides itself on finding high-quality, high-accountability barred attorneys specifically tailored to the needs of our project.

Austin, TX30+ days ago

li>5+ years of patent-focused work experience, including drafting and prosecuting patent assets, developing patent strategies, conducting patent infringement or essentiality analyses, supporting transactions with IP terms such as M&A deals, or supporting patent litigation. You will review technical material, analyze patents, develop risk analyses, working closely and communicating with business teams to understand their needs, priorities, and challenges.

Austin, TX30+ days ago

Duties of this position encompass all aspects of insurance defense, including initial investigation, legal analysis and advice, evaluating damages, preparing and filing legal pleadings and documents, performing legal research, preparing for and conducting pre-trial discovery, preparing for and aggressively handling hearing and trials, and conducting post-trial activities where appropriate. This litigator will be responsible for representing the commercial insureds of a prestigious and financially stable commercial insurance carrier, by preparing and trying moderate to high exposure General Liability cases from a challenging and varied caseload.

Austin, TX30+ days ago

Remote

p>Unlike other eDiscovery vendors, Contact fosters a culture where every project manager, programmer, engineer, reviewer, and analyst sees themselves as an extension of the projects team.

Contact Review prides itself on finding high-quality, high-accountability barred attorneys specifically tailored to the needs of our project.

Austin, TX30+ days ago

Remote

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