Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC (RMWBH) is seeking a licensed Texas attorney to join our established and growing Real Estate Section in our Houston office. This role is designed for an attorney with 3–5 years of substantive experience in real estate law, specifically focused on real estate development and master planned communities.

This position is exclusively for attorneys. Candidates without an active Texas law license will not be considered.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience managing sophisticated real estate development matters and will be comfortable operating with a high level of independence. This role requires strong drafting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to advise clients throughout the lifecycle of development projects.

• Draft, review, and negotiate plats, development agreements, and related entitlement documents
• Prepare and amend restrictive covenants for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments
• Draft and revise governing documents for master planned communities, including declarations, bylaws, rules, regulations, and policies
• Form and advise nonprofit and property owners’ associations, including preparation of certificates of formation and corporate governance documents
• Provide legal guidance to developers throughout all phases of development projects

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in the State of Texas (required)
• 3–5 years of substantive, hands-on experience practicing real estate law
• Direct experience with real estate development and master planned communities
• Demonstrated ability to draft complex legal documents with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Prior experience in a law firm environment
• Experience representing developers or working on large-scale development projects

Beyond substantive experience, the ideal candidate will be a self-starter who communicates effectively, builds rapport with clients and colleagues, and approaches work with a high level of professionalism and precision.

RMWBH boasts a diverse and sophisticated client base and maintains offices across the State of Texas. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality legal services while fostering a supportive, collaborative culture.

In addition to meaningful, challenging work, RMWBH offers:

• A collegial and down-to-earth atmosphere, with firm lunches, happy hours, and outside work events;
• State-of-the-art technology;
• Paid CLE and licensing;
• Opportunities for professional growth with a realistic track to shareholder.

• Compensation is based on experience;
• Bonus eligible, with a bonus structure tied to billable requirements;
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental policies, long-term care, identity theft protection, legal services, pet insurance, and parental leave;
• Popular additional benefits include a flexible working environment, remote working options, paid lunches, paid parking, and a wellness program offering corporate-sponsored Lifetime Fitness memberships or gym reimbursements.

RMWBH is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.RMWBH has been recognized as one of Houston’s Best Places to Work™ and Houston’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™.If you’d like, I can also:

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Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC has provided the experience and service our clients require for their transactional and litigation needs for more than 40 plus years. Our practice areas include community associations, labor and employment for business owners and employers, professional liability, directors and officers litigation, fiduciary litigation, commercial litigation, elder law, appeals, construction law, corporate matters and real estate transactions.

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Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC has provided the experience and service our clients require for their transactional and litigation needs for more than 40 plus years. Our practice areas include community associations, labor and employment for business owners and employers, professional liability, directors and officers litigation, fiduciary litigation, commercial litigation, elder law, appeals, construction law, corporate matters and real estate transactions.

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