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Job Title:Corporate Transactional Associate (First-Year / Junior)

Practice Group:Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Location:[Austin,Texas] / [On-site]

Position Type:Full-time

About Us

Andrews Myers is a leading regional law firm dedicated to providing top-tier counsel to public and private companies, private equity funds, and emerging businesses. Our Mergers & Acquisitions practice group handles sophisticated, high-stakes transactions across diverse industries. We pride ourselves on a collaborative culture that prioritizes early hands-on experience, direct mentorship, and long-term career development for our associates.

Position Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented First-Year Transactional Associate to join our growing M&A and corporate transactions practice group. This position is ideal for a recent law school graduate or a first-year attorney looking to build a world-class foundation in corporate and business transactional law. You will work closely with partners and senior associates on complex transactions, including domestic and cross-border acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations, asset purchases and sales, long-term commodities contracts, and international business transactions. In addition, the candidate for this role will be participating in a lot of day to day construction and energy transactional work, including negotiating and revising master services agreements, EPC contracts, and the various contracts that constitute the infrastructure of energy and construction work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting comprehensive legal due diligence investigations and drafting detailed due diligence reports.
• Draft and review foundational transactional documents, including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), disclosure schedules, closing checklists, and ancillary closing certificates.
• Coordinate the closing process for complex M&A transactions, managing timelines, signature pages, and post-closing documentation.
• Conduct legal research on complex corporate governance, federal and state securities laws, and regulatory compliance issues.
• Assist with general corporate maintenance, including drafting board minutes, shareholder resolutions, and organizational documents.
• Drafting corporate documents for internal reorganizations and capital infusions for various entities.
• Negotiating and drafting oilfield and construction master service agreements, long-term international commodities agreements, raw material supply contracts, transportation and logistics agreements, and advising clients on a day-to-day basis on contracting risks.
• Collaborate effectively with specialists across the firm and outside it, including tax, employment, intellectual property, and environmental teams, to support client objectives.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to the Texas Bar
• Demonstrated interest in transactional law and M&A through law school coursework (e.g., Corporations, Secured Transactions, Mergers & Acquisitions), internships, or journals.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and client service motivation.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary commensurate with market standards, plus performance-based bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and parental leave.
• Structured mentorship program matching you with senior associates and partners.
• Clear milestones and transparent paths toward professional advancement and partnership.
• Hybrid schedule with one work-from-home day each week.