We are seeking a mid-level/senior-level associate to work out of our Austin office. The mid-level/senior-level candidate will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2017 - 2022) of strong complex commercial litigation experience, including taking and defending depositions, researching, drafting pleadings, and handling large-scale document productions. Experience with civil/criminal antitrust, class action, product liability, securities, environmental, corporate governance litigation, or internal investigations is helpful but not required. Judicial clerkship is a plus. U.S. Federal Court experience is required. Qualified candidates will be motivated self-starters with stellar academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, a commitment to excellence, and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Texas State Bar is required.

We are seeking a mid-level/senior-level Energy Regulatory Associate to work in our Austin office. The candidate should have 3 - 8 years (classes 2017 - 2022) of transactional or litigation experience in the energy or utility sector. Experience with prosecuting administrative litigation and regulatory approvals for natural gas and liquid pipelines before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and negotiation of agreements for the use of oil and gas infrastructure, such as transportation, gathering, and processing agreements and related marketing agreements are required. Regulatory compliance counseling and regulatory support for mergers and acquisitions are a plus. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, Am Law 100 firm experience, and superb writing and communication skills. Texas State Bar is required.

We are seeking a highly qualified mid-level/senior-level Data Security Associate to work in our Austin office. The data security associate will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2017 - 2022) of experience in data privacy and cybersecurity, as well as breach investigations. Experience with computer programming, database design, artificial intelligence (AI), M&A, public offerings, e-commerce, or other commercial transactions is preferred. Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) certification is a plus. Superior academic credentials and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required. Texas State Bar is required.

Our Private Equity Group is seeking to hire a mid-level/senior-level associate to join our Austin office. The ideal candidate will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2017 - 2022) of experience representing closed-end private investment fund managers, which may include private equity, venture capital, or funds-of-funds. Experience with fund formation, offering and closing processes for private funds, and private equity transactions is a plus. The associate must have the ability to draft and negotiate Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs), partnership agreements, investment management agreements, and subscription agreements; negotiate assignment and assumption agreements; perform investor-side fund reviews and negotiate side letters. Working knowledge of the Securities Act and Investment Advisers Act is also a plus. Superior academic credentials and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required. Texas State Bar is required.

Seeking a Health Care Regulatory Associate to work in our Austin office. The ideal candidate will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2017 - 2022) of experience in health care and life science (HCLS) law. A substantive background and significant experience in handling legal issues pertaining to the HCLS industry, including compliance and regulatory advice, e.g. (HIPAA, (PPSA) Physician Payments Sunshine Act, GDPR, or other privacy laws and regulations), fraud and abuse (e.g., federal anti-kickback, Stark and CMP provisions); Medicare accountable care organizations (ACOs) and other payment alignment systems, Medicare enrollment, billing, and reimbursement; transactional support for healthcare M&A, joint ventures, public offerings deals, and healthcare contracting, clinical research, and/or internal investigations, is preferred. Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) certification is a plus. Superior academic credentials and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required. Texas State Bar is required.

We are seeking a mid-level/senior-level Corporate Finance Associate to join our Corporate Finance Practice Group at our Austin office. Our ideal candidate will have ‎3 - 8 years (classes 2017 - 2022) of extensive finance transaction experience with a primary focus on leveraged finance and structured finance experience at an Am Law 100 firm. Specific experience to include representation of lenders and/or borrowers in connection with single-lender and syndicated credit facilities, securitization transactions, venture lending transactions, asset-based lending, leveraged buyouts, corporate recapitalizations, and reorganizations. Ideal candidates will have borrower-side and/or private equity experience. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, solid law firm experience, and well-developed problem-solving, writing, and communication skills. Texas State Bar is required.

We are seeking a highly qualified Capital Markets Associate to work in our Austin office. The Capital Markets Associate will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2017 - 2022) of capital markets experience, including IPOs, debt-equity offerings, SEC compliance and disclosures, corporate governance compliance, and general ‘34 Act reporting. Candidates with experience dealing with technology companies are a plus. Superior academic credentials and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required. Texas State Bar is required.

Our Intellectual Property Practice Group is seeking to hire an associate with significant intellectual property litigation experience to join our Austin office. Our ideal candidates will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2017 - 2022) of experience in intellectual property litigation, including patent, copyright, and trade secrets litigation. Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) proceedings experience is required. Significant experience with proceedings before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) is also preferred. A bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., electrical engineering, computer science/engineering, chemistry, biology, or other life sciences) is required. Master's degree preferred. Qualified candidates will be motivated self-starters with stellar academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, a commitment to excellence, and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Texas State Bar is required.