Vela Wood PC Commercial Contracts Attorney Dallas, TX · Austin, TX · Full time

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Welcome to Vela Wood, a boutique, full-service law firm with a local feel making a global impact. We specialize in Venture Transactions, M&A, Gaming Law, Private Equity, Fund Representation, and now Litigation and Bankruptcy. We are expanding our expertise beyond traditional boundaries! As we continue to broaden our reach, we remain focused on how we can best serve our clients, grow and reward our talented team, and leverage cutting-edge tools and methodologies to redefine the modern law firm.

Our Philosophy:

At Vela Wood, we are constantly trying to reinvent what it means to practice law. We explore every avenue to make this firm a better place – for our team, for our clients, and for our communities.

About The Role:

Vela Wood is actively seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Associate Attorney for either our Dallas TX office OR Austin TX office location. This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a significant role in writing, reviewing and negotiating contracts on behalf of our firm’s clients.

As a Commercial Contracts Associate Attorney, you will be responsible for the preparation, review, and negotiation of a broad spectrum of commercial agreements, including but not limited to client engagements, vendor contracts, licensing agreements, and confidentiality arrangements. You will work in close consultation with clients to gain a comprehensive understanding of their legal and business objectives, and will provide sophisticated, solutions-oriented legal advice to support and advance those interests.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Execute document drafting, formatting, filing, execution, and distribution
• Administer, organize, and maintain documents within electronic filing systems 
• Conduct preliminary research
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and state and local agencies 
• File documents with Secretaries of State, the IRS, and state securities divisions
• Support DocuSign projects 
• Generate PDF closing binders
• Conduct legal research and stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practice
• Provide comprehensive office support as required

Basic Qualifications:

• 2-6+ years of experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts
• Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar admission in Texas 
• Strong business judgment, exceptional analytical and writing skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Comprehensive knowledge of contract law and legal principles
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

We have a fun team culture where we care about your interests and the time you spend at work as well as at home. Here’s why we think you’ll love working for Vela Wood:

• Excellent firm-paid medical/dental/vision insurance
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Reduced hours target - 1,450 - which includes some vacation time
• Firm covered CLE and licensing fees
• Direct client interaction
• Firm-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Unlimited vacation days as long as billable hour goals are met
• Paid Parental Leave benefits
• Work abroad opportunities – including firm-subsidized work trips (Past trips were to Portugal, Spain, and Mexico!)
• Inspiring and approachable leadership team
• Aggressive bonus structure and abundant opportunities to springboard your career!

Vela Wood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.