Come join our team!

Associate Attorney – Outside General Counsel

We’re a small but growing law firm just southwest of downtown Austin, known for our integrity, client focus, and collaborative culture. We’re looking for a confident, business-minded attorney who loves building relationships, solving problems, and helping clients move forward with clarity and confidence.

If you enjoy working directly with clients, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to grow alongside a team that values initiative and impact, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why You’ll Love It Here

  • Work closely with business owners, entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, and executives to help them achieve their goals.

  • Collaborative, positive team culture that rewards initiative and professional growth.

  • Flexibility and autonomy balanced with clear expectations and structured support.

  • Opportunities to expand your expertise in contracts, transactions, entity formation, and general counsel services.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience: 3–5 years of experience practicing business law and/or employment law, including entity formation, contract drafting/review, employment law support, and general counsel matters.

  • Personality: Confident, personable, and persuasive communicator who builds trust easily and handles challenges with professionalism.

  • Skills:

    • Strong business acumen and practical problem-solving ability.

    • Ability to manage multiple client matters with efficiency and attention to detail.

    • Excellent written and verbal communication.

    • Desire to contribute ideas, lead client conversations, and help improve systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise and counsel clients on business formation, governance, operational matters, and employee contracts.

  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements across a variety of industries.

  • Prepare and oversee agency filings, including Secretary of State filings, trademark registrations, EEOC filings, and IRS tax exemption applications.

  • Conduct legal research and provide clear, actionable recommendations.

  • Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth case management and client satisfaction.

  • Participate in networking, client development, and relationship-building opportunities.

Position Details

  • Job Type: Full-Time (Hybrid flexibility available)

  • Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience + performance incentives.

  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, day hours, flexible scheduling possible.

  • Benefits: Health insurance, life and disability insurance, paid time off, flexible schedule, professional development opportunities.

  • Location: Southwest Austin

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and résumé to jennifer@jdwlawoffice.com.
In your cover letter, tell us:

  1. What drives you to practice business law and/or employment law.

  2. The kind of client relationships that energize you.

  3. One professional accomplishment that reflects your ability to deliver results.