What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business and Transactional Law Associate, Law School position at Baylor Careers?
What We Are Looking For
Baylor University’s Law School is seeking an analytical, organized, and high-attention to detail candidate for the Business & Transactional Law Associate position. The Business & Transactional Law Associate will support the mission of Baylor University by conducting research and providing administrative and other support for the transactional law program.
A Juris Doctor degree and zero years of experience required. A Juris Doctor degree and two years of experience are preferred.
Applications must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
What You Will Bring
- Excellent understanding and proficiency in various areas of business and transactional law including, but not limited to, business organizations, venture capital, mergers & acquisitions, and trusts and estates
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Effective communication; verbally and in writing, with attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills and ability to follow through on projects independently
- Desire to work in fast-paced environment with a hard-working, dedicated team
- Thrive while managing a heavy workload and handle competing deadlines in a work environment involving a large number of interruptions
- Ability to analyze and review guidelines, policies and procedures to determine appropriate solutions to problems and/or questions
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships and to work collaboratively
- Exercise initiative and independent judgment
- Willingness to learn new processes and skills, and willingness to complete regular training for all systems used regularly
- Excitement to support and provide opportunities for the business and transactional program and its students
What You Will Do
- Serve as “mid-level to senior associate” for Entrepreneurship Clinic
- Manage students in the Entrepreneurship clinic, being the main point of contact for the clients, drafting documents and reviewing drafts from students
- Conduct research for professors regarding annual treatises, law review articles, Continuing Legal Education (CLE) presentations
- Assist in creating marketing and alumni relations materials regarding business law programs and news
- Create materials, research, and administer various programs such as The Closer, the Transactional Law Practice Lab, and the Business Law Bootcamp
- Assist faculty with any technical and administrative needs for class
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
- Ability to comply with university policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.
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About Us
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
