Counsel

Overview

Junior attorney handling litigation, contracts, and corporate support for real estate services.

Key Responsibilities

• contract drafting
• legal research
• risk guidance
• litigation management
• cost management
• counsel oversight

Tasks

-Assist in creating contract templates, playbooks, and guidance materials to improve efficiency and consistency across the company. -Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on litigation, corporate, real estate, and commercial law issues as needed. -Participate in the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts, with an emphasis on learning key contractual terms and risk allocation. -Develop a strong understanding of Transwestern’s business operations, services, and risk profile to provide practical, business-focused legal guidance. -Provide accurate and timely legal advice and counsel to business management and risk team regarding a nationwide litigation docket, including strategic advice on mitigating legal risk and dispute resolution. -Proactively manage legal costs through careful internal and external resource deployment, budgeting, active project management, and other techniques for assuring cost discipline. -Manage external counsel in developing and implementing effective litigation and dispute management strategies through the entire litigation/dispute life cycle.

Requirements

• juris doctorate
• bar admission
• 2-5 years
• litigation
• transactional
• confidentiality

What You Bring

-Juris doctorate from a US accredited law school and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas or other U.S. state bar. -2-5 years of either transactional or litigation experience within a law firm or in-house legal department with the ability and willingness to learn other legal disciplines to meet Transwestern’s legal needs. -Ability to thrive in a challenging setting involving a high volume of diverse matters while delivering results under tight deadlines. -Ability to keep information strictly confidential.

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About Transwestern

-Founded with a focus on real estate services, Transwestern has become a leader in commercial real estate. -The company specializes in delivering integrated services across investment, development, and management. -Known for their expertise in both the commercial and industrial sectors, they offer tailored solutions for clients. -With a robust presence in the U.S., Transwestern has completed numerous landmark projects across key cities. -Transwestern has cultivated a reputation for innovation in asset management and real estate brokerage services. -Their commitment to providing strategic insights in the real estate market has led to long-term success and partnerships. -Notable for their work in revitalizing urban spaces and creating sustainable, high-performance buildings.

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Security Clearance

-pre‑employment background checks may include criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification. -drug screen check required before starting.