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Executive Compensation & M&A Associate, Multiple US Locations · Premier Technology FirmPremier technology firm seeks a mid-level compensation and benefits associate with 4-5 years of experience focused on executive and equity compensation, including in connection with strategic and private equity M&A transactions and day-to-day counseling. Experience with growth-stage technology and life sciences companies is ideal; qualified plan, ESOP and health and welfare experience is a plus. Responsibilities include resolving executive pay and benefits issues in deals, designing equity and cash incentive plans and executive agreements, and drafting SEC compensation disclosures. Bar admission in the office's state required.Ref VPO-1108
Technology Transactions Associate, Multiple US Locations · Premier Technology FirmPremier technology firm seeks an associate with four to five years of experience to join its technology transactions team, supporting life sciences and technology companies on IP strategy and commercial agreements. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating collaboration, partnering, licensing and other commercial agreements; advising on strategic alliances and product commercialization; and navigating IP and technology aspects of M&A, public offerings and venture financings. Admission to the bar of the office's state required.Ref VPO-1107
Real Estate Associate, Multiple US Locations · Global Finance PowerhouseJunior to mid-level real estate associate representing investors, owners, developers, lenders and institutions across all asset classes. Work includes drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, joint ventures, leases, development agreements and real estate finance documents, due diligence, and supporting M&A, private equity, fund formation and debt finance teams. Requires at least 3 years of general real estate experience in a large firm, including borrower and lender financing work, and bar admission in the relevant city. Compensation $225,000–$390,000.Ref VPO-1104
EPC and Project Development Associate, Multiple US Locations · Leading Global Energy and Projects FirmAssociate for the corporate group with experience in project development and transactions, including engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects and related documents. Involves advising on, drafting and negotiating EPC contracts, project agreements and other key transaction documents. Comparable law firm or in-house experience preferred.Ref VPO-1096
Project Development and Finance Associate, Multiple US Locations · Leading Global Energy and Projects FirmMid- to senior-level associate for the corporate group focused on project development and finance. Significant involvement in M&A, financing transactions, debt finance and renewable energy transactions preferred. Requires strong academic credentials and comparable law firm experience.Ref VPO-1095
Litigation Associate, Houston · AmLaw 100 FirmAssociate with 2–3 years of experience to join a litigation team representing automobile, powersports and boat manufacturers in complex litigation, regulatory compliance and dealership-related matters nationwide. Work covers commercial litigation and regulatory matters involving manufacturer-dealer relationships, franchise and distribution issues, business disputes, compliance counseling and risk management. Occasional travel required.Ref VPO-1081
Energy Regulatory Associate, Multiple US Locations · AmLaw 100 FirmMid- to senior-level energy regulatory attorney to join an energy, environmental and projects team. Meaningful experience with matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or state utility commissions is required. The practice serves renewable energy developers, independent power producers, data centers and private equity firms, covering energy transactions, regulatory matters and policy. Strong advocacy skills and academic credentials expected.Ref VPO-1080
Corporate M&A Associate, Houston & Washington DC · Vault Top 30 FirmMid-level associate for a corporate/M&A practice. 3–6 years of experience across public and private buy-side and sell-side M&A, drafting transaction documents, due diligence and deal execution. Work spans complex M&A, private equity investments and joint ventures across industrials, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing and technology. Capital markets experience valued but not required. Top-tier academics and large-firm experience expected.Ref VPO-1079
Executive Compensation and Benefits Associate, New York, Houston & Dallas · Am Law 100 FirmAssociate with four to seven years of experience advising on equity plans, executive employment agreements and compensation and benefits issues arising in M&A, IPO and other transactions. Works across offices supporting the corporate and tax groups on complex, often cross-border deals, with early ownership of workstreams. Large-firm experience preferred.Ref VPO-1067
Finance Associate, Austin; Dallas; Houston · Vault-Ranked Banking FirmBanking and finance practice representing lenders, borrowers, private equity funds, and institutional investors in acquisition loans, syndicated credit, and secured debt transactions.Ref VPO-1020
Leveraged Finance Associate, Multiple US Locations · Global Finance PowerhouseSenior-level associate for fund finance, private credit, and leveraged finance transactions across the firm's major US offices.Ref VPO-1015
Income Tax Associate, Dallas and Houston · Nationally Recognized Tax PracticeJunior tax associate role in a leading national firm's tax practice.Ref VPO-1011
Real Estate Associate, Multiple US Locations · AmLaw 100 FirmSenior-level real estate associate position across multiple U.S. offices.Ref VPO-0049
Real Estate Associate, Multiple US Locations · AmLaw Firm2-4 year commercial real estate associate handling acquisitions, financing, and leasing across office, multifamily, mixed-use, and hospitality assets.Ref VPO-0048
Energy Associate, Houston · Vault Top 10 FirmMid-level associate in Energy practice. Work on complex M&A, project development, and project finance transactions in oil and gas, power, and data center sectors.Ref VPO-0081
Real Estate Associate, Multiple US Locations · Leading Environmental Law FirmReal estate attorney with 3+ years experience for environmental and real estate practice. Open to junior through counsel levels.Ref VPO-0060
Privacy + Cyber Litigation Associate, Multiple US Locations · National Litigation FirmPrivacy and cyber litigation associate at a national firm. Handle FCRA and consumer privacy matters across all litigation phases; 4–6 years experience required.Ref VPO-0111
Corporate Transactions Attorney, Houston · Magic Circle FirmMagic Circle firm seeking experienced associate for Houston-based energy transactional practice. Work includes M&A, joint ventures, and project development in oil and gas.Ref VPO-0104
Project Finance Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 20 FirmAssisting a Vault Top 20 firm in its search for talented associates with domestic and international project finance experience.Ref VPO-0001
Energy & Infrastructure EPC Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 10 FirmDrafting and negotiating EPC, O&M, and construction contracts for major energy and infrastructure projects globally.Ref VPO-0176
Real Estate Associate, Houston · Leading National Real Estate FirmMid-level real estate attorney with a nationally recognized practice spanning eight offices. Handle acquisitions, financings, development, leasing, and joint ventures across the country. Texas bar required within one year.Ref VPO-0191
Consumer Finance Associate, Multiple US Locations · Leading National FirmAssociate advising financial institutions and technology providers on federal and state consumer finance regulations and compliance.Ref VPO-0220
Real Estate Associate, Houston, Dallas, Austin · AmLaw 100 Law FirmReal estate associate handling sophisticated transactions including acquisitions, financings, leasing, and development across the U.S. and internationally.Ref VPO-0210
Private Equity Associate, Houston · Magic Circle FirmAdvise leading private equity firms on complex transactions across the full investment lifecycle.Ref VPO-0230
Healthcare Litigation Associate, Multiple US Locations · Top-Tier Global Law FirmLitigation associate at top-tier global law firm. Represent healthcare providers in complex reimbursement and managed care disputes.Ref VPO-0226
Corporate Associate, Houston, Texas · Vault Top 50 FirmMid-level corporate associate working on M&A, capital markets, and SEC compliance matters for major corporate clients.Ref VPO-0250
Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation Associate, Multiple US Locations · Magic Circle FirmMid-level patent litigation associate in life sciences at a Magic Circle firmRef VPO-0273
Sanctions and Trade Controls Associate, Multiple US Locations · National Law Firm2-5 years CFIUS, export controls, sanctions compliance. Transactional support, regulatory analysis, due diligence. Government experience beneficial.Ref VPO-0281
Litigation Associate, Houston · Vault Top 50 FirmMajor law firm litigation practice in Houston seeking experienced associates for complex commercial and employment matters across energy, finance, and technology.Ref VPO-0307
Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 30 FirmCorporate associate in emerging companies and venture capital. Advise emerging companies and venture investors on formation, governance, and corporate matters. Draft and negotiate venture capital financings and M&A transactions. Conduct due diligence and manage closings. 3–5 years corporate experience required.Ref VPO-0300
Energy Transactional Associate, Houston · Leading Energy Transactional FirmMid-level associate in energy transactions focusing on upstream and midstream agreements, acquisitions, joint ventures, and project financing.Ref VPO-0299
Patent Prosecution Associate, Multiple US Locations · Leading Patent FirmPatent prosecution in software, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and emerging technology fields.Ref VPO-0388
M&A Associate, Multiple US Locations · Prominent Corporate and M&A FirmMid-level M&A associate for multi-office practice handling middle-market and upper middle-market private equity transactions.Ref VPO-0399
Litigation Associate, Houston · Vault Top 50 FirmConstruction litigation associate with 3+ years of experience. Houston-based role in nationally recognized construction practice with national client base.Ref VPO-0398
Labor & Employment Associate, Houston · AmLaw 100 FirmMid-level labor and employment associate in a major firm's Houston practice. Work on employment litigation, investigations, counseling on restrictive covenants and trade secrets, wage and hour matters, and discrimination claims.Ref VPO-0395
Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 30 FirmEnvironmental and energy infrastructure associate (3–5 years) at a Vault top 30 firmRef VPO-0433
Corporate Associate, Houston, Texas · Vault Top 10 FirmCorporate associate, 2-6 years experience. Public company governance, securities regulation, and IPO work.Ref VPO-0420
Tax Associate, Multiple US Locations · Full-Service National FirmTax advisory on transactional matters, M&A, and state and local tax complianceRef VPO-0445
Energy and Infrastructure Associate, Multiple US Locations · AmLaw 100 FirmLeading energy infrastructure practice seeks associate (3-9 years) focused on offtake agreements and power purchase agreements for renewable energy and storage projects.Ref VPO-0440
Senior Associate - Tax and Energy Infrastructure, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 10 FirmSenior associate position in tax law focused on energy and infrastructure transactions. Minimum 5+ years experience required.Ref VPO-0474
Conflicts Attorney, Multiple US Locations · Leading National Law FirmProfessional responsibility attorney managing conflict resolution and ethics compliance for new business intake.Ref VPO-0468
Renewable Energy Tax Associate, Houston · AmLaw 100 FirmTax associate role advising on renewable energy transactions, tax credits, and M&A. 1-8 years experience.Ref VPO-0462
Renewable Energy Associate, Houston · Premier Energy FirmAssociate-level role in renewable energy infrastructure and corporate M&A. Project finance, tax equity structuring, and cross-industry transactions.Ref VPO-0461
Transactional Associate, Multiple US Locations · AmLaw 100 FirmMid-level associate for power and renewable energy transactions. 4-6 years experience. Houston, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, or Washington, DC. Salary $290,000-$390,000.Ref VPO-0483
Associate - Corporate Transactions, Houston, Texas · Vault Top 20 FirmEntry-level associate position joining after law school in corporate and business transactions practice. Focus on M&A, private equity, venture capital, and capital markets.Ref VPO-0475
Patent Prosecution Associate, Multiple US Locations · Technology IP FirmPatent agent or associate with 3+ years experience in electrical engineering and computer science technologies. Focus on GPU, TPU, accelerators, neural engines, and robotics. Multiple US offices; preference for DC and San Francisco.Ref VPO-0503
Capital Markets Associate, Houston · AmLaw 50 FirmMid-level Capital Markets Associate focusing on IPOs, follow-on offerings, and securities work in Houston.Ref VPO-0546
Public Company Associate, Houston · AmLaw 100 FirmJoin the Capital Markets team advising public companies on securities compliance, disclosure, and corporate governance.Ref VPO-0536
Debt Finance Associate, Houston · Magic Circle FirmDebt Finance Associate, 3-8 years, leveraged finance and corporate lendingRef VPO-0564
Associate - Liability Management, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 5 FirmJunior Associate, Liability Management | Vault Top 5 FirmRef VPO-0584
Associate - Liability Management, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 5 FirmMid-Level Associate, Liability Management | Vault Top 5 FirmRef VPO-0583
Energy & Infrastructure Tax Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 10 FirmTax associate, 2+ years experience, energy and infrastructure focusRef VPO-0582
Income Tax Associate, Multiple US Locations · AmLaw 100 FirmInternational tax practice at AmLaw 100 firm seeking mid-level associates with 4-7 years of experience in cross-border tax structuring and M&A transaction planning.Ref VPO-0630
M&A and Private Equity Associate, Houston · Magic Circle FirmJunior associate, mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactionsRef VPO-0642
Associate, Multiple US Locations · Global Finance PowerhouseProjects and infrastructure associate at a leading finance firmRef VPO-0653
Capital Markets Associate, Houston · Corporate Law FirmCapital markets and securities law supporting public and private companies on offerings, IPOs, governance, and compliance.Ref VPO-0650
Associate, Renewable Energy Tax, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top-Tier FirmJunior associate position in renewable energy and energy transition tax practice. Advise on tax credit structures, tax equity transactions, and renewable energy financing.Ref VPO-0673
Capital Markets and M&A Associate, Houston · National Law FirmMid-level capital markets and M&A associate focused on securities offerings, SEC compliance, and public company representation.Ref VPO-0670
International Employment Associate, Multiple US Locations · AmLaw 10 FirmSupport cross-border and international employment matters for a top-tier firm. Advise clients on employment due diligence, policy, and transactional work with 3+ years of counseling experience.Ref VPO-0686
Mid-Level Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 10 FirmOSHA compliance and workplace safety matters for employers across diverse industriesRef VPO-0680
Corporate M&A Associate, Austin, Dallas, Houston · International Law FirmSenior-level M&A role (5–7 years experience). Lead transactions from deal structure through closing. Mentor junior staff and advise on corporate governance.Ref VPO-0695
Supreme Court and Appellate Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 20 FirmAppellate practice seeking senior associate with strong Federal Circuit and patent appeals background. Focus on complex patent disputes in high-tech and life sciences sectors, appellate issue preservation, and oral argument preparation. Requires 5-7 years appellate experience, Federal Circuit admission preferred, prior clerkship ideal.Ref VPO-0728
Renewable Energy Real Estate Associate, Multiple US Locations · Leading Energy PracticeJoin a leading national energy law firm's renewable energy real estate practice. Handle wind, solar, and battery storage transactions from development through financing with institutional clients and experienced mentors.Ref VPO-0726
Corporate Associate, Houston · National FirmMid-level associate for M&A and corporate transactions at a national firm's Houston office.Ref VPO-0770
Litigation Associate, Houston · Vault Top 10 FirmMidlevel litigation associate at a top-tier firm. Seeking 3-4 years litigation experience with deposition and oral argument background. Texas bar required.Ref VPO-0757
Consumer Finance Litigation Associate, Multiple US Locations · National Law FirmConsumer finance litigation associate with 3-5 years of experience defending financial services companies in federal and state court matters involving mortgages, foreclosure, and consumer protection statutes.Ref VPO-0752
Associate, Houston · Vault Top 10 FirmBanking and private credit associate for clients including borrowers, arrangers, and direct lenders. Handles syndicated lending, leveraged finance, acquisitions, and private credit structures. 2+ years required; energy and infrastructure experience preferred.Ref VPO-0803
Project Finance Associate, Multiple US Locations · Leading Energy & Infrastructure FirmEnergy & Infrastructure Project FinanceRef VPO-0801
Tax Associate, Washington DC, Houston · Vault Top 10 FirmTax associate in renewable energy group advising developers and investors on tax equity structures and federal tax credits.Ref VPO-0838
Private Wealth Associate, Multiple US Locations · Leading National Law FirmHandle estate planning, trust administration, and tax matters for high-net-worth clients across multiple offices. 4–8 years of law firm experience preferred.Ref VPO-0868
Investment Funds Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 20 FirmAdvise institutional clients on private fund formation, operation, and regulatory compliance. Strong drafting and transaction document experience required.Ref VPO-0867
Litigation Associate, Houston · AmLaw 100 FirmCommercial litigation associate position at AmLaw 100 firm. Manage complex disputes through trial, discovery, and client counsel.Ref VPO-0895
Project Development and Finance Associate, Multiple US Locations · AmLaw 20 FirmProject development and finance work with exposure to energy and infrastructure transactionsRef VPO-0933
Compensation and Benefits Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 30 FirmCompensation and Benefits AssociateRef VPO-0929
Section 337 Litigation Associate, Multiple US Locations · National Law FirmA mid-level position with a national law firm conducting Section 337 litigation before the U.S. International Trade Commission, focused on intellectual property disputes in international trade matters.Ref VPO-0950
Securitization & Structured Finance Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 25 FirmSecuritization & structured finance associate/senior associate with 3+ years, ABS and specialty assetsRef VPO-0949
Associate Patent Prosecution, Multiple US Locations · Leading IP FirmPatent prosecution for chemistry and pharmaceutical clients. Work on small molecule and pharma innovations for major companies using cutting-edge technologies.Ref VPO-0956
Project Development and Finance Associate, Houston · Vault Top 10 FirmMid-to-senior associate in project development and finance for energy and infrastructure clientsRef VPO-0954
Project Finance Associate, Denver; Los Angeles; Houston; New York · Vault Top 100 FirmProject Finance and Tax Equity Associate at a Vault Top 100 firm. 4+ years of transactional experience in project finance or tax equity financing required.Ref VPO-0953
Finance Associate, Houston · Vault-Ranked Finance PracticeMid to senior-level finance associate representing lenders, borrowers, and PE sponsors in complex debt financings and structured credit.Ref VPO-0959
IP Litigation Associate, Multiple US Locations · Global Am Law 50 FirmPatent litigation associate at a global Am Law 50 firm representing Fortune 50 and startups in IP disputes. 3-6 years experience in patent litigation, ITC, and PTAB proceedings. $260k-$390k.Ref VPO-0974
Corporate Finance Associate, Houston · Global Law FirmCorporate finance associate handling credit facilities, acquisition financing, and private credit transactions for lenders, borrowers, and private equity sponsors.Ref VPO-0969
State and Local Tax Associate, Dallas and Houston · AmLaw 100 FirmJunior tax associate for state and local tax practice spanning all 50 statesRef VPO-0992
Finance Associate, Austin/Dallas/Houston · Finance PowerhouseFinance Associate: Lending, Acquisition Finance, Secured DebtRef VPO-0983
Associate, Energy & Infrastructure Finance, Washington DC, New York, Houston · Vault Top 10 FirmTop-tier law firm seeking an associate with 3+ years of project finance experience to handle energy transition and renewable energy transactions.Ref VPO-0980
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