Business & Real Estate Attorney

Business & Real Estate Attorney

San Antonio, TX | Hybrid

About the Opportunity

Our client, a highly regarded boutique law firm in Texas, is seeking an experienced Business & Real Estate Attorney to lead and grow the dispute resolution side of its Business and Real Estate practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys sophisticated legal work, client interaction, and meaningful case ownership without the demands commonly associated with large law firm environments.

The firm is known for its collaborative culture, high standards of client service, and strong commitment to work-life balance. Attorneys are given significant responsibility, direct client contact, and the opportunity to build lasting relationships while handling both litigation and transactional matters.

Position Overview

This role is ideal for an attorney with substantial experience in business and real estate law who is comfortable managing disputes from inception through resolution. The successful candidate will handle a mix of litigation, dispute resolution, advisory, and transactional matters, working closely with firm leadership and support staff.

The practice emphasizes strategic problem-solving and efficient dispute resolution while maintaining readiness for litigation, hearings, depositions, and trial work when necessary.

Qualifications

Required Experience
• 5+ years of legal experience in a law firm environment
• Strong background in business law and real estate law
• Experience handling matters such as:
• Partnership and ownership disputes
• Contract disputes
• Commercial lease matters
• Construction defect and seller disclosure claims
• Courtroom experience, including:
• Hearings
• Depositions
• Motion practice
• Litigation strategy
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to independently manage client matters and caseloads

Representative Matters

Business Law
• Partnership and ownership disputes
• Business dissolutions and buyouts
• Contract disputes
• Business formations and governance
• Buy-sell agreements
• Business purchase and sale transactions

Real Estate Law
• Commercial and residential real estate transactions
• Commercial lease drafting and negotiation
• Title and curative matters
• Construction defect claims
• Earnest money disputes
• Seller disclosure matters
• Seller-finance transactions

Intellectual Property
• Trademark registrations
• USPTO filings and administrative matters

Key Responsibilities

Litigation & Dispute Resolution
• Manage business and real estate disputes from intake through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal briefs
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Attend hearings and argue motions
• Represent clients in mediation and settlement negotiations
• Prepare cases for trial and support trial proceedings

Transactional & Advisory Work
• Draft and negotiate contracts, leases, and transactional documents
• Advise business owners on governance, ownership, and succession planning
• Structure and document business transactions
• Handle trademark registration matters and related filings

Client Management
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients
• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice
• Maintain regular client communication
• Manage expectations regarding strategy, risk, and outcomes

Business Development
• Develop and maintain referral relationships
• Participate in networking and community activities
• Contribute to marketing and thought leadership efforts
• Support cross-selling opportunities across practice areas

Team Collaboration
• Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff
• Participate in case strategy discussions and firm initiatives
• Maintain compliance with firm policies and procedures

Desired Traits

The ideal candidate is:
• A self-starter with strong initiative
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Client-focused and relationship-driven
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Comfortable balancing litigation and transactional work
• A strong communicator and problem-solver
• Professional, trustworthy, and accountable
• Committed to delivering excellent client service

Technical Requirements
• Active Texas law license in good standing
• Strong understanding of:
• Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
• Texas Rules of Evidence
• Texas Business Organizations Code
• Texas Property Code
• Texas real estate contract practice
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology platforms

Preferred Qualifications
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Existing referral network or portable business
• Mediation or arbitration experience

Compensation & Benefits
• Base salary: $150,000 - $200,000
• Reasonable billable expectations
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Origination incentives
• Annual attainment bonuses
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• CLE and professional development support

Career Growth

Clear advancement opportunities are available, including progression to:
• Senior Attorney
• Senior Counsel
• Non-Equity Partner

Location

San Antonio, TX (Hybrid)

Flexible hybrid schedule available for attorneys who successfully manage their practice and caseload independently. The position will involve matters throughout Central and South Texas, with occasional court appearances, client meetings, and team collaboration days.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.