Job Description

Job Title: Associate Attorney – Restaurant & Real Estate Industry

Location: Dallas, TX

Salary: Up to $110,000

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join our corporate legal team in Dallas, TX, supporting the dynamic legal needs of an organization specializing in the restaurant and real estate industries . Reporting to the Corporate Counsel , this role involves providing legal guidance on corporate governance, transactions, compliance, board matters, real estate, and general legal affairs .

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage Board of Directors and Committee materials , ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements.
• Conduct due diligence, regulatory filings, and corporate entity management .
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts , including vendor agreements, leases, partnership agreements, and employment contracts.
• Support real estate transactions , including lease negotiations, property acquisitions, and development agreements.
• Assist in litigation management , including working with outside counsel on disputes, risk mitigation, and contract enforcement.
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams on equity compensation plans and Section 16 reporting requirements.
• Conduct legal research and provide cross-functional legal support to internal teams.
• Contribute to policy development, process improvement, and industry-related legal communications .

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school .
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of Texas (or eligibility for in-house counsel registration in Texas).
• 3–5 years of corporate legal experience (law firm or in-house counsel), with experience in real estate and general corporate law .
• Strong experience in corporate governance, contract drafting and negotiation, and compliance ; familiarity with equity plan administration and Section 16 reporting is a plus.
• Litigation management experience, including working with outside counsel.
• Exceptional legal research, analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills .
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated team player with a solution-oriented approach to problem-solving .

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