• Location: Houston, Texas
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #698

Contracts Administration Manager – Legal Department (Houston, TX)

A leading midstream energy organization is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join its Legal Department in Houston. The company operates extensive natural gas and natural gas liquids transportation and storage assets across multiple states, supporting power generation, residential heating, and petrochemical markets. With a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, safety, and community impact, the organization integrates sustainability into daily operations and long‑term strategy.

Position Overview
The Contracts Manager is a key member of the Legal Department, partnering closely with attorneys and internal stakeholders on a wide range of commercial and operational matters. This role requires strong collaboration, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
•     Review and redline a variety of contracts, including confidentiality agreements, service agreements, scopes of work, and purchase orders
•     Collaborate with attorneys to ensure compliance with company policies, laws, and regulations
•     Communicate and negotiate contract terms with contractors, vendors, and suppliers
•     Support contractor qualification and onboarding processes
•     Manage and update contract databases and tracking systems
•     Provide training on legal procedures, best practices, and company policies
•     Maintain and update standard legal forms and templates
•     Assist with purchase and sales agreements and related coordination

Required Skills & Experience
•     Minimum 7 years of experience working with contracts
•     Strong background in reviewing and redlining agreements
•     Experience in the construction, engineering, or pipeline industries strongly preferred
•     Excellent organizational and time‑management skills
•     Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
•     Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
•     Solid understanding of confidentiality principles and business relationships
•     Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
•     Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)

Preferred Education
•     Associate degree in a technical field or a Bachelor’s degree
•     Paralegal certification
 

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #695
• Salary: $200.00

Director of Administration – Houston

Director of Administration to oversee the day-to-day operations of its Houston office. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, supporting firmwide initiatives, and ensuring a seamless, high-performing office environment.

This individual will serve as a key liaison between the Houston office and firm leadership, working closely with Partners-in-Charge, the COO, and firmwide department heads.

Key Responsibilities

Office Leadership & Operations

• Lead all aspects of office administration, facilities, and operations
• Foster a culture of collaboration, productivity, and exceptional client service
• Partner with firmwide departments (HR, Finance, IT, Marketing, Recruiting, etc.) to ensure alignment and efficiency
• Oversee vendor relationships, office services, and day-to-day logistics

Financial Management

• Manage annual budgeting, forecasting, and expense oversight
• Identify cost efficiencies while maintaining service quality

Strategic Operations

• Drive space planning, office utilization, and upcoming build-outs/renovations
• Oversee conference services, office communications, and workplace experience
• Act as a key partner in operational strategy and execution

Human Resources Leadership

• Oversee recruiting, onboarding, and staff development for the Houston office
• Manage employee relations, performance management, and compensation cycles
• Partner with firm HR leadership on policies, compliance, and talent strategy

Additional Impact

• Lead internal and client-facing events
• Support technology initiatives and office-wide change management efforts

Ideal Background

• 8+ years of leadership experience in a professional services environment (law firm strongly preferred)
• Proven ability to manage operations, people, and cross-functional initiatives
• Strong financial acumen and experience with budgeting and forecasting
• Experience with space planning, office build-outs, or workplace strategy
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented leader with sound judgment and executive presence

 

 

• Location: Houston, TX
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #694
• Salary: $100,000

Paralegal – Public Finance / Real Estate

Houston, TX | Hybrid Schedule

Our client, a highly regarded Houston law firm with an exceptional team of attorneys, is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their busy and collaborative group. This team is well known for its collegial culture and long-standing reputation in public finance, real estate, and corporate transactions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Document preparation and management, including uploading, organizing, and storing due diligence materials for review and collaboration with all parties of the transaction
• Monitoring and reviewing transactional documents for the purpose of preparing and updating the closing checklist to track the status of transactional documents and the progression of the transaction
• Drafting and editing lengthy and highly complex documents; drafting legal notices and arranging for publication in newspapers
• Familiarity with file share sites for posting documents; assembling and scanning documents accurately is essential
• Working on post-closing matters such as transaction closing volumes/transcripts; coordinating reproduction and distribution of same to all parties and the Texas Attorney General.
• Assisting with the preparation of entity organizational documents (ie MUDs, WCIDs, LIDs, and other) and filing of same with appropriate agencies

• Collaborate closely with attorney to prepare for meetings, maintain timekeeping, and handle document coordination, ensuring smooth workflows for all legal proceedings.

• Assist with public financing deals and securing critical infrastructure funding for the districts
• Prepare, coordinate, and negotiate interlocal agreements between municipalities and districts
• Review and analyze construction contracts for projects of varying scope and complexity
• Coordinate bond application reports, annexation petitions, and election documentation for MUDs.
• Review bond applications submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Attorney General offices, as well as offer documents for bond sales in the bond buyer markets.
• Prepare, proof, and file legal documents with regulatory entities such as the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Texas Attorney General, and county clerks.
• Review and compile public notices, election orders, and meeting agendas for compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.
• Manage closing checklists, prepare initial drafts of bond documents, organize, coordinate delivery and collect signatures pages from clients as well as the delivery of such to all parties
• Coordinate and schedule transaction closings, often virtually, requiring familiarity with file share sites and accurate document assembly and scanning.
• Lead and oversee operations of multiple governmental entities, managing diverse participants and complex projects and ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables achieved
• Ensure regulatory compliance, including financial filings and bond applications.
• Act as a liaison between clients, consultants, district engineers, developers, financial advisors, internal teams, outside counsel, vendors, county, state and federal agencies ensure timely submission of required documentation.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with community representatives, consultants, clients, appointed and elected board members, and constituents.

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 3+ years of paralegal experience, with at least 2 years in MUD, special districts, or Public Finance and Real Estate experience

• Outstanding case management and organizational skills, deadline and time-management skills

• Strong attention to detail, research, communication, proofreading and word processing skills

• Multi-tasking plus the ability to multi-task and work independently (with limited supervision)
• A solid aptitude for understanding financial concepts; ability to exercise practical judgement; flexible and highly adaptable

Knowledge of:

• Texas Water Code and TCEQ regulations.
• Bond issuance and public finance documentation.
• Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act compliance.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems (e.g., iManage,).

This is a rare opportunity to join a well-respected Houston practice that values teamwork, excellence, and long-term professional development. You’ll be part of a close-knit group where initiative is recognized, and mentorship is part of the culture.

• Location: Houston, TX
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #691
• Salary: $110,000

Paralegal – Public Finance / Real Estate

Houston, TX | Hybrid Schedule

Our client, a highly regarded Houston law firm with an exceptional team of attorneys, is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their busy and collaborative group. This team is well known for its collegial culture and long-standing reputation in public finance, real estate, and corporate transactions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Document preparation and management, including uploading, organizing, and storing due diligence materials for review and collaboration with all parties of the transaction
• Monitoring and reviewing transactional documents for the purpose of preparing and updating the closing checklist to track the status of transactional documents and the progression of the transaction
• Drafting and editing lengthy and highly complex documents; drafting legal notices and arranging for publication in newspapers
• Familiarity with file share sites for posting documents; assembling and scanning documents accurately is essential
• Working on post-closing matters such as transaction closing volumes/transcripts; coordinating reproduction and distribution of same to all parties and the Texas Attorney General.
• Assisting with the preparation of entity organizational documents (ie MUDs, WCIDs, LIDs, and other) and filing of same with appropriate agencies

• Collaborate closely with attorney to prepare for meetings, maintain timekeeping, and handle document coordination, ensuring smooth workflows for all legal proceedings.

• Assist with public financing deals and securing critical infrastructure funding for the districts
• Prepare, coordinate, and negotiate interlocal agreements between municipalities and districts
• Review and analyze construction contracts for projects of varying scope and complexity
• Coordinate bond application reports, annexation petitions, and election documentation for MUDs.
• Review bond applications submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Attorney General offices, as well as offer documents for bond sales in the bond buyer markets.
• Prepare, proof, and file legal documents with regulatory entities such as the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Texas Attorney General, and county clerks.
• Review and compile public notices, election orders, and meeting agendas for compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.
• Manage closing checklists, prepare initial drafts of bond documents, organize, coordinate delivery and collect signatures pages from clients as well as the delivery of such to all parties
• Coordinate and schedule transaction closings, often virtually, requiring familiarity with file share sites and accurate document assembly and scanning.
• Lead and oversee operations of multiple governmental entities, managing diverse participants and complex projects and ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables achieved
• Ensure regulatory compliance, including financial filings and bond applications.
• Act as a liaison between clients, consultants, district engineers, developers, financial advisors, internal teams, outside counsel, vendors, county, state and federal agencies ensure timely submission of required documentation.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with community representatives, consultants, clients, appointed and elected board members, and constituents.

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 3+ years of paralegal experience, with at least 2 years in MUD, special districts, or Public Finance and Real Estate experience

• Outstanding case management and organizational skills, deadline and time-management skills

• Strong attention to detail, research, communication, proofreading and word processing skills

• Multi-tasking plus the ability to multi-task and work independently (with limited supervision)
• A solid aptitude for understanding financial concepts; ability to exercise practical judgement; flexible and highly adaptable

Knowledge of:

• Texas Water Code and TCEQ regulations.
• Bond issuance and public finance documentation.
• Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act compliance.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems (e.g., iManage,).

This is a rare opportunity to join a well-respected Houston practice that values teamwork, excellence, and long-term professional development. You’ll be part of a close-knit group where initiative is recognized, and mentorship is part of the culture.

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #690
• Salary: $65.00

Litigation Legal Secretary | Houston | 100% Onsite

Boutique trial firm. High-stakes work. No hand-holding.

We’re partnering with a top Texas-based litigation boutique seeking a Litigation Legal Secretary to support two partners handling complex commercial, oil & gas, and appellate matters.

This is for someone who knows how to keep sharp litigators moving.

What you’ll own:
• Drafting + formatting pleadings, motions, briefs (trial & appellate)
• Managing heavy court calendars (state + federal)
• E-filing (including appellate)
• Trial prep + document management (TOCs/TOAs, exhibits)
• Time entry, billing, logistics

What they want:
• 3+ years litigation experience
• Strong Texas court knowledge (state + federal)
• Detail-obsessed with advanced Word skills
• Proactive, polished, and thrives in a boutique environment

The vibe:
Tight-knit. Sophisticated. Expectation is high — so is the quality of work.

If you’ve supported strong trial lawyers before, you’ll get it.

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #687
• Salary: $190,000

Our client, a Houston based law firm that’s ranked in Chambers and Partners Research of World’s Leading Lawyers and one of Houston's top real estate firms, is searching for a Real Estate Associate to Of-Counsel with at least 6 years of experience.

 

Ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of relevant experience.  All areas of their real estate practice are booming, and they need at least one more person to handle the deal flow that we have regularly coming in.

 

The real estate group handles the following types of matters:

• Large-scale transactions of land sale and purchase, financing, entity creation
• Structuring land ownership agreements, contractor negotiations, infrastructure development and issue management
• Mixed-use developments involving multiple parties and land types
• Public-private partnerships, expediting capital projects and reducing capital costs in complex and detailed real estate structures
• Tax deferred condemnation transactions
• Like kind exchanges including multiple forward and reverse deferred exchanges of real estate and oil and gas interests
• Timing of tax recognition for MUD reimbursement costs
• Landlord/Tenant Disputes
• Design & Construction Defects
• Boundary Disputes

 

The attorney will work with all of the shareholders and work is rotated evenly! There's enough work that portable business is not necessary! Their billables are 1980 (versus 2300-3000 hours that some firms require)! They’re offering a very competitive base plus strong bonus potential. Excellent benefits including 12 weeks of paid pregnancy leave and 2 weeks paid paternity leave. This firm is very family oriented with attorneys and staff who have been at the firm for a number of years! There's a clear path to shareholder and an origination fee for business generated.

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #682

Administrative Law Attorney

Duvera's client, a growing Texas law practice is seeking an experienced Administrative Law Attorney with a strong background in healthcare and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of administrative law experience, including representing clients before state and federal agencies and handling complex healthcare‑related proceedings.

Key Responsibilities
•     Represent clients in administrative hearings and enforcement actions before agencies such as the Texas Medical Board, Texas Board of Nursing, and Texas Department of Insurance
•     Defend providers in recoupment actions initiated by Novitas, Qlarant, and CMS
•     Provide strategic guidance on healthcare regulations, compliance, and administrative procedures

Qualifications
•     Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
•     Licensed to practice in Texas
•     Minimum 5 years of administrative law experience, preferably in healthcare
•     Prior DOJ experience highly desirable
•     Strong understanding of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and reimbursement systems
•     Experience with audits, investigations, and compliance matters
•     Excellent legal writing, advocacy, and interpersonal skills
•     Ability to manage a demanding workload in a fast‑paced environment

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #679

Transactional & Tax Associate Attorney – Houston, TX
A well‑established Houston law firm is seeking an experienced Transactional & Tax Associate Attorney to support its thriving business law and health law practice. This role is ideal for an attorney with 8+ years of experience in contract and tax law, corporate transactions, and complex deal structuring. The position offers the opportunity to take on significant responsibility within a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
•     Manage transactional matters from inception through closing, including drafting and negotiating primary and ancillary M&A documents
•     Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and compliance programs
•     Prepare and negotiate Employment and Independent Contractor Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Management Services Agreements, Medical Director Agreements, and related transactions
•     Prepare documentation for entity formation and equity‑sharing arrangements
•     Advise clients on state and federal regulatory matters and conduct due diligence
•     Draft legal opinions and provide strategic consultations
•     Communicate directly with clients and maintain strong professional relationships
Qualifications
•     Minimum 8 years of experience in corporate, transactional, and contract law
•     Strong background in mergers and acquisitions, shareholder buyouts, employment agreements, and non‑competes
•     Experience with entity formation, corporate governance documents, and commercial lease negotiations
•     Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
•     High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
•     Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and interact directly with clients
•     Strong academic record
•     Licensed to practice in the State of Texas and admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas