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Associate Attorney – Business Litigation
Location: Austin, TX
Our client, a prominent AmLaw 200 firm, is seeking a highly-qualified and motivated Associate Attorney to join their Business Litigation Practice Group in Austin. This role will work closely with the firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department, focusing on complex business litigation and arbitration cases in a variety of industries.
Candidate Profile:
- JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
- Active Bar Admission in Texas.
- 4–6 years of substantive experience in complex business litigation, including partnership and shareholder disputes, misappropriation of trade secrets, trademark infringement, breach of non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, and commercial contracts.
- Demonstrated experience in real estate litigation, including developer disputes, broker defense, lender litigation, and partnership disputes.
- Comfortable in a trial setting.
- Extensive experience with hearings and depositions.
- Prior AmLaw 200 law firm experience, with excellent writing and communication skills.
- Familiarity with the Texas courts and rules is essential to this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in complex business litigation and arbitration cases, including disputes involving real estate, trademarks and copyrights, securities, insurance, franchisor/franchisee relationships, and corporate and partnership issues.
- Handle partnership and shareholder disputes, trade secret misappropriation, trademark infringement, and breach of non-compete/non-solicitation agreements.
- Manage real estate litigation matters, including developer disputes, broker defense, real estate lender litigation, and real estate partnership disputes.
- Conduct hearings and depositions, demonstrating confidence and competence in a trial setting with reasonable oversight.
- Draft complex legal documents, including motions, pleadings, and briefs.
- Navigate the demands and expectations of a fast-paced AmLaw 200 law firm environment.
- Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients, providing strategic legal counsel and case management.
Why Join Us?
This position offers the opportunity to work closely with the Chair of the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Department, gaining direct mentorship and exposure to high-profile cases. The firm fosters a collegial and cooperative work environment that supports professional growth and collaboration. Attorneys receive a clear path for career advancement, with structured feedback and regular performance evaluations.
The firm provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan. A strong commitment to diversity ensures that attorneys work alongside colleagues who bring a wide range of perspectives to the practice of law. The firm also supports professional development at every stage of an attorney’s career, offering opportunities to shape their practice according to long-term goals. With occasional remote work options, attorneys can maintain a balance between professional and personal commitments.
Application Requirements:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.
