Attorney

Overview

A fully distributed law firm is seeking full-time attorneys in Texas to support Litigation, General Counsel Services, and Corporate & Securities practice areas. The team addresses high-stakes challenges for companies focused on growth and risk management, combining litigation expertise, distressed dealmaking, and operational triage to preserve enterprise value. Work includes litigation, restructuring, and related matters.

Responsibilities

Litigation Background (Ideal Candidates)

• Commercial litigation
• Debtor/Creditor disputes
• Investor litigation
• Business divorce
• Real estate litigation
• Temporary restraining orders (TROs) and emergency relief
• Receiverships, foreclosures, lien disputes

Strategic Transactions and Finance Background (Ideal Candidates)

• Financial restructuring
• Distressed mergers and acquisitions
• Corporate finance involving covenant stress or defaults
• Down round financings
• Investor buyouts and founder buybacks
• Recapitalizations and bridge financing
• Special situations and private credit
• Real estate finance workouts
• Commercial finance with workout exposure
• Wind downs, dissolutions, and structured exits

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; Texas admission required
• Associates: 4-7 years of substantive, hands-on experience in court and client-facing roles, preferably managing a busy restructuring and commercial litigation caseload
• Counsel: 7+ years of substantive experience with leadership and management responsibility for significant client matters
• Partners: 7+ years of substantive experience with a specialized practice, demonstrated ability to originate client relationships, generate significant billable work, share work with colleagues, and a history of revenue and collections
• Strong writing, research, and case management skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and take ownership of client matters
• Preference for candidates based in the Austin, Texas area

Compensation & Benefits

• Options for salaried (W-2) or 1099 compensation based on originations and collections
• Full benefits package
• Remote work within a fully distributed law firm model
• Opportunities to design a personalized career path and build a meaningful practice

Location

Positions are based in Texas, with a preference for candidates located in the Austin area. Remote work is supported through the distributed firm model.