Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney — G. Ortega Law, PLLC

About the Firm

G. Ortega Law, PLLC is a dynamic and growing law firm serving clients across a broad range of industries, with deep expertise in business and corporate law, commercial litigation, banking and lending, and turnaround counsel. We work hand-in-hand with businesses, financial institutions, and entrepreneurs to navigate complex legal challenges — from high-stakes commercial disputes to sophisticated transactional matters. We are looking for a motivated and talented Associate Attorney to join our team and grow with us.

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity for an attorney who wants more than a narrow practice area. You will handle sophisticated litigation and transactional matters across multiple disciplines, collaborate directly with senior attorneys, and build meaningful relationships with clients across diverse industry sectors. If you are intellectually curious, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want real exposure to complex legal work early in your career, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

Litigation & Dispute Resolution You will manage civil litigation matters across all stages — investigation, pleadings, discovery, pre-trial preparation, trial, settlement negotiations, and appeals where necessary. You will represent clients before courts and in alternative dispute resolution proceedings, including mediation and arbitration, advocating for favorable outcomes with precision and professionalism.

Commercial Transactions & Contracting You will draft, negotiate, and advise on complex commercial agreements, including master service agreements, professional services agreements, engagement letters, statements of work, and non-disclosure agreements. You will work closely with internal business teams and subject matter experts to identify and resolve legal, risk, and business issues that arise in commercial transactions.

Banking & Lending Matters You will support the firm's community bank and commercial lending practice, assisting with loan documentation, commercial lending transactions, SBA matters, vendor management, corporate governance, and compliance and regulatory counsel.

Turnaround & Restructuring You will assist with troubled loan resolution matters, including workouts, restructurings, forbearance agreements, and foreclosure proceedings, helping clients navigate financially sensitive and time-critical situations.

Corporate & Regulatory Counsel You will advise on corporate governance, entity creation and structuring, mergers and acquisitions, employment law, and real estate law. You will monitor and apply regulatory changes to new and existing contracts and assist with policy and procedure drafting and review.

Client Counsel & Education You will serve as a trusted advisor, maintaining clear and proactive communication with clients on legal strategy, risk exposure, and likely outcomes. You will also educate internal stakeholders on legal positions and issues that arise during negotiations and transactions.

Case & Contract Management You will manage and prioritize multiple concurrent matters simultaneously, maintaining organized contract files and repositories and demonstrating exceptional attention to detail throughout.

Practice Areas

Business & Corporate Law Commercial Litigation, Contract Negotiations Mergers Acquisitions Lending, Borrowing Employment Law Real Estate Law Entity Creation, Structuring Outsourced General Counsel

Community Bank Counsel Commercial Lending Transactions ,Mergers & Acquisitions Compliance, Regulatory Counsel , Corporate Governance, Vendor Management, SBA

Turnaround Counsel Troubled Loan Resolution, Workouts , Restructurings, Forbearance Agreements, Foreclosure

What We're Looking For

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active Texas Bar admission
• 2–5 years of experience in commercial litigation and/or transactional matters preferred
• Experience in corporate law is a plus
• Superior academic credentials with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously with strong organizational discipline
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across internal teams, senior counsel, and external clients
• Professional poise and sound judgment in high-stakes and fast-moving situations

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Significant networking opportunities and broad industry exposure
• Hands-on mentorship from senior attorneys across multiple practice areas

Position Details

Job Type: Full-Time | Contract | Internship Work Location: In Person or remote.

G. Ortega Law, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a talented and diverse legal team.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Internship

Work Location: In person