Job Details

Business & Transactional Law Associate

Position Number: 6869706
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Law and Legal Studies

Business & Transactional Law Associate

Job Identification: 19744
Posting Date: 01/21/2026, 07:27 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 1114 S University Parks Drive, Waco, TX, 76706, US
Degree Level:

Job Description:
A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.

Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation's "Great Colleges to Work For". Great Colleges to Work For is one of the country's largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

What We Are Looking For

Baylor University's Law School is seeking an analytical, organized, and detail-oriented candidate for the Business & Transactional Law Associate position. The Business & Transactional Law Associate will support the mission of Baylor University by conducting research and providing administrative and other support for the transactional law program.

A Juris Doctor degree and less than a year of experience required. Bar admission required/anticipated. A Juris Doctor degree and two years of experience are preferred.

Additional requirements include:

Excellent understanding and proficiency in various areas of business and transactional law including, but not limited to, business organizations, venture capital, mergers & acquisitions, and trusts and estates
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with attention to detail
Strong organizational skills and ability to follow through on projects independently
Desire to work in fast-paced environment with a hard-working, dedicated team
Ability to manage a heavy workload and handle competing deadlines in a work environment involving a large number of interruptions
Ability to analyze and review guidelines, policies and procedures to determine appropriate solutions to problems and/or questions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to work collaboratively
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
Willingness to learn new processes and skills, and willingness to complete regular training for all systems used regularly
Strong desire to support and provide opportunities for the business and transactional program and its students

Applications must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

Act as "mid-level to senior associate" for Entrepreneurship Clinic by managing students in clinic, being the main point of contact for the clients, drafting documents and reviewing drafts from students
Conduct research for professors working on annual treatises, law review articles, CLE presentations
Assist in creating marketing and alumni relations materials regarding business law programs and news
Create materials, research, and administer various programs such as The Closer, the Transactional Law Practice Lab, and the Business Law Bootcamp
Assist faculty with any technical and administrative needs for class
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
Ability to comply with university policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage
Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!

About Us:
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.

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