Associate Attorney - Business Law - Austin

The Austin office of Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC, an established over 100-year-old Texas law firm has an immediate opening for an Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of general business transactional experience. 

The associate will primarily work for experienced partners and other associates with very dynamic, growing practices. We are looking for a person who is a self-starter who can assume a meaningful role on a team alongside other attorneys and spectacular support staff. 

We offer competitive salaries with outstanding benefits, an attractive annual bonus plan, profit sharing/401(k), exemplary medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, plus many other fringe benefits. 

Our firm offers a fast-track to partnership. Associates are eligible for partnership consideration after 5 years of employment with the firm, credit may be granted dependent on previous experience. Lateral attorneys are encouraged to apply. 

Position Qualifications: 

• Experience handling contract drafting and negotiation, corporate matters, and mergers and acquisitions, particularly in technology and/or financial services businesses, strongly preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex legal principles to non-experts in a succinct and understandable manner
• Detail-oriented problem solver with ability to function in a fast-paced environment 
• Collaborative nature with a “client first,” integrity driven mindset

Position Requirements: 

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Licensed to practice and in good standing in the State of Texas

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary with annual bonus plan 
• 401(k)/profit sharing after one-year of service
• Medical insurance is fully paid by the firm for attorneys and their dependents, subject to a minimal annual deductible
• Dental and vision insurance available at low rates
• Other fringe benefits offered, such as cell phone reimbursement, life insurance, and long-term disability
• Annual state bar fees and CLE expenses covered by the firm

Who is Naman Howell?  

Since 1917, our law firm has been providing individuals and businesses throughout Texas with the personal attentiveness and expertise they need on their legal matters when they need it most. We pride ourselves on our heritage, vision, and exceptional results. 

In 2024, we were honored to be recognized as a “Top Workplace” by U.S. News & World Report, Austin American-Stateman, and San Antonio Express-News. This year, we are thrilled to be named by USA TODAY as a Top Workplace for 2025. Winners of this award must have 150 or more employees and are selected solely on employee feedback. 

Naman Howell employs 200 professionals, including 100 attorneys, in 5 offices across Texas with an average tenure of 10.5 years. Our team continues to grow by at least 10% each year, a trend that we expect to continue. To learn more about careers and current openings at Naman Howell, please visit NamanHowell.com/careers. 

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of a NHSL employee. Other responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.