Locke Lord

Notice to Search Firms/Placement Agencies:

We value your input and assistance during our hiring process. Locke Lord LLP does not accept unsolicited applications from search firms or placement agencies.  See below for information about specific candidates. We will only accept candidate submissions from search firms with whom we have a current search/fee agreement on file. If your firm/agency does not have an agreement with us (or if you are unsure whether a current agreement exists), please contact us at legalrecruiting@lockelord.com to ascertain agreement status.

Associate, Patent Agent and Staff Counsel Candidates:
Search firms may only submit candidates for open positions that are posted on the Lateral Job Opportunities section of our Web site (unless the position announcement specifically notes an exclusion). If you have a strong candidate whose experience and interests do not match an available position, please send to legalrecruiting@lockelord.com a brief email generically summarizing the candidate’s credentials for consideration.  Applications submitted to lawyers in our firm will not be deemed valid submissions unless our Recruiting Department at legalrecruiting@lockelord.com is also copied on such submission and/or correspondence regarding potential candidates.

Partner Candidates:
We will only accept partner candidate submissions from search firms with whom we have a current search/fee agreement on file. If your firm/agency does not have an agreement with us (or if you are unsure whether a current agreement exists), please contact us at legalrecruiting@lockelord.com to ascertain agreement status.

HOUSTON OR DALLAS - CONSUMER FINANCE COUNSEL ATTORNEY

We are seeking qualified candidates for a Counsel position with our Consumer Finance Practice Group.  The position will be based in either our Houston or Dallas office.   Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of prior associate-level or staff counsel experience in consumer finance litigation.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Strong writing and oral communication skills, and an ability to learn new substantive legal topics as needed are required;   
• Knowledge of federal and state court practice, experience preparing answers, motions and other routine filings,
• Significant case management experience,
• Bankruptcy experience is a plus. 

Essential Functions

Candidates for Counsel positions must be able to provide effective and reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneys. 

Counsel Attorneys are routinely required to:

• Provide thorough factual and legal research and analysis in pleadings, memoranda, and other written documents;
• Draft pleadings and other case documents;
• Attend hearings throughout Texas;
• Manage matters from commencement to final resolution;  and
• Competently and professionally communicate with clients and supervising attorneys.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines;  
• Strong organization and matter management skills;
• Ability to work professionally and effectively with Clients, Partners, Associates and Support Staff;
• Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team;
• Familiarity with and ability to prepare basic litigation documents;
• Familiarity with federal and state court procedural rules and practices;
• Clear and effective drafting skills; and
• Strong negotiating skills.

Requirements

Juris Doctor.  Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in Texas.  

At this time, we are not accepting resumes from recruiters for this hire. 

Direct apply candidates: If you are interested in applying for this position, email your application materials to legalrecruiting@lockelord.com and note “Counsel/Consumer Finance – Houston/Dallas” in the subject line.

HOUSTON – REAL ESTATE AND FINANCE ASSOCIATE 

We are seeking qualified candidates for an Associate position with our Finance, Banking and Real Estate Department, to be based in our Houston office. This person would be part of our Real Estate and Real Estate Finance Practice Group. Our ideal candidate is an associate with 3-6 years of experience in Real Estate, Real Estate Secured Loans and Commercial Lending. The candidate must be admitted to the bar in Texas and have excellent academic credentials. 

Essential Functions

Candidates for Associate positions must be able to provide effective and reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneys. 

Associates are routinely required to:

• Provide thorough factual and legal research and analysis; 
• Draft necessary agreements and documents with efficiency and clarity;
• Manage projects from commencement to closing; 
• Competently and professionally communicate with clients and supervising attorneys; and
• Complete tasks efficiently. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Leasing experience;
• Experience representing financial institutions, mortgage lenders, or borrowers in secured transactions;
• Ability to prepare and negotiate transactional documents generally including: Purchase and Sale Agreements, Loan Documents, Leases, and related agreements;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines;
• Strong organization and matter management skills;
• Ability to work professionally and effectively with Clients, Partners, Associate and Support Staff;
• Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team;
• Clear and effective drafting skills;
• Exceptional project management skills;
• Ability to effectively manage junior associates and others; 

Requirements

Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in Texas.

Please note that we are accepting resumes from recruiters for this position. 

Direct apply candidates: If you are interested in applying for this position, email your application materials to legalrecruiting@lockelord.com and note “Real Estate and Finance Associate – Houston” in the subject line.

BOSTON - DEBT FINANCE ASSOCIATE

The Debt Finance Practice Group of the Corporate Department is seeking an associate in the Boston office with three to five years' experience. The candidate must have excellent academic credentials and significant middle market debt finance legal experience. The associate would be expected to assume meaningful responsibility in transactions involving structuring, documenting and negotiating secured and unsecured financing transactions for lenders and borrowers (many of whom are private equity fund clients and their portfolio companies), including senior secured, mezzanine and subordinated debt transactions. 

The candidate should have experience in: (i) (either as first or second chair) drafting and negotiating letters of intent and commitment letters; (ii) (either as first or second chair) drafting and negotiating term loan and revolving credit agreements and intercreditor agreements; (iii) assuming primary responsibility for drafting and negotiating the ancillary documents associated with credit facilities transaction (security and pledge agreements, guaranties, deposit account control agreements, compliance and borrowing base certificates, landlord waivers, etc. and (iv) managing the closing of debt financing transactions, both as a standalone transactions and in connection with leveraged buyout transactions.

Requirements

Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in Massachusetts.

Please note that we are accepting resumes from recruiters for this position. 

Direct apply candidates: If you are interested in applying for this position, email your application materials to legalrecruiting@lockelord.com and note “Debt Finance Associate – Boston” in the subject line.

DALLAS - CORPORATE ASSOCIATE

We are seeking qualified candidates for an Associate position with our Corporate Department, to be based in our Dallas office.  This person would be part of our Energy Practice Group.  Our ideal candidate is a 4-6 year corporate attorney with specific oil and gas experience. The candidate must be admitted to the bar in Texas, have excellent academic credentials, and have significant experience running deals.

Essential Functions

Candidates for Associate positions must be able to provide effective and reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneys. 

Associates are routinely required to:

• Provide thorough factual and legal research and analysis;
• Draft necessary agreements and documents with efficiency and clarity;
• Manage projects from commencement to closing; 
• Competently and professionally communicate with clients and supervising attorneys; and
• Complete tasks efficiently. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines; 
• Strong organization and matter management skills;
• Ability to work professionally and effectively with Clients, Partners, Associate and Support Staff;
• Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team;
• Clear and effective drafting skills;
• Exceptional project management skills;
• Ability to effectively manage junior associates and others;
• Strong negotiating skills;
• Demonstrable knowledge of oil and gas transactions and terms of typical agreements; and
• Demonstrable knowledge of Texas oil and gas law.

Requirements

Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in Texas.

Please note that we are accepting resumes from recruiters for this position. 

Direct apply candidates:If you are interested in applying for this position, email your application materials to legalrecruiting@lockelord.com and note “Corporate Associate – Dallas” in the subject line.