The client is seeking two motivated and talented associates to join our corporate practice group: a mid-level associate with 4–6 years of experience and a junior associate with 2–3 years of experience. These are excellent opportunities for attorneys seeking meaningful, sophisticated work in a collegial, collaborative environment.
About the Practice Our Corporate Group helps entrepreneurs, private equity and venture capital investors, and emerging and established businesses achieve their corporate, financial, and transactional objectives. We are a full-service practice group, advising on mergers and acquisitions, business organization, general corporate matters, commercial leases and contracts, financing arrangements, loan and credit agreements, equity financings, intellectual property and licensing, supply and manufacturing agreements, privacy and data security, and data transfers.
Responsibilities will be scaled to experience level and include:
Advising clients on buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, including due diligence, deal structuring, and negotiation
Drafting and negotiating transaction documents, including purchase agreements, letters of intent, and ancillary deal documents
Counseling clients on entity formation, governance, and corporate structure
Preparing and reviewing commercial contracts, governing documents, and related agreements
Supporting senior attorneys on complex transactions while developing your own client relationships
About You
J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the Colorado Bar (or eligibility for admission)
Mid-level role: 4–6 years of transactional experience at a law firm, with meaningful M&A and corporate work
Junior role: 2–3 years of transactional experience at a law firm, with exposure to M&A and corporate work
Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively in a team-oriented environment
A self-starter who is eager to grow their practice and take on increasing responsibility
The client is a well-established Colorado firm with offices in Boulder and Denver, as well as satellite offices in California. We deliver sophisticated legal services with a personal touch. Our attorneys work on complex, high-quality matters while enjoying a supportive culture and strong work-life balance.
These positions may be based in either our Boulder or Denver office, with a hybrid schedule of three days per week in the office. Colorado-based attorneys who live more than 30 miles from both offices are required in the office two days per week. Both are full-time positions with a minimum billable-hour goal of 1,700 hours per year. A generous and transparent bonus structure applies to all hours worked above 1,700.
Compensation and Benefits
Mid-level associate (4–6 years): base salary range of $160,000 – $200,000, depending on experience
Junior associate (2–3 years): base salary range of $130,000 – $160,000, depending on experience
Employer-subsidized health insurance, plus dental and vision coverage
Paid parental leave, a generous PTO policy, and a 401(k) plan
Paid sick leave in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, Colorado FAMLI, and all other applicable state and local paid leave laws
Requirements added by the job poster
• Doctor of Law
• 2+ years of work experience with Commercial Contracts
• 2+ years of work experience with Negotiation