Assistant General Counsel
Job Overview
An elite Family Office is in search of an Assistant General Counsel to expand its accomplished legal team. This role provides an incredible opportunity to garner high-level experiences and build upon various skillsets by assisting in legal matters across a diverse portfolio of assets. Extremely competitive compensation rates and a fantastic work culture with great expectations and high rewards are available within the opportunity that will make an immediate impact for this prominent group with a long series of success.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with executive leadership on high-level legal issues and strategic initiatives across the group's portfolio
- Structure, negotiate, and execute transactions across multiple asset classes, including public securities, syndicated loans, derivatives, real estate, and private market investments (domestic and international)
- Partner with affiliated entities-such as investment funds, lending platforms, and operating businesses-on critical projects
- Provide guidance on regulatory and compliance matters to ensure adherence to evolving standards
- Coordinate with external counsel on sophisticated litigation and oversee top-tier attorneys across specialties such as M&A, securities, corporate governance, tax, employment, bankruptcy, and dispute resolution
- Support complex trust and estate planning strategies, ensuring ongoing alignment with organizational priorities and market opportunities
- Assist in structuring significant philanthropic contributions to leading research institutions
Qualifications
- JD from a top-tier law school within the past 1-3 years (will also consider Spring 2026 graduates)
- 170+ LSAT Score
- Excellent Law School/Undergrad GPA credentials
- Leadership roles in Law Review or similar organizations is ideal
- Strong connection to Texas (education, work experience, or personal ties).
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