Associate Attorney - Corporate & Securities

Associate Attorney - Corporate & Securities

Join a top-ranked international law firm as an Associate Attorney in the Corporate & Securities Practice Group, operating from Denver, Portland, or Seattle. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex legal issues, advising public and private companies on corporate governance, capital markets, and compliance matters. Excel in a nurturing environment that promotes career growth and learning, supported by a highly experienced team achieving national impact.

Salary: $260,000 - $390,000 per year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal advice on public company reporting and compliance requirements.
• Lead and support transactions in the capital markets sector.
• Guide both public and private corporations on corporate governance issues.
• Collaborate with partners and senior lawyers to manage cross-functional legal matters.
• Participate in drafting and negotiating substantial legal documents.
• Engage directly with clients to build relationships and trust, understanding their business needs and legal requirements.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• JD from a top-tier law school with an outstanding academic record.
• Bar admission in either Colorado, Oregon, or Washington as required by the job location.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in legal roles focused on public company reporting, compliance, capital markets, and corporate governance.
• Proven track record of legal writing and communication excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex legal analysis and client interaction with professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in an AmLaw 50 or similarly prestigious law firm environment.
• Specialization in securities and capital markets law is highly preferable.
• Expertise in M&A and other transactional work is desirable.
• Proactive approach and a strong team player ethos.
• Ability and willingness to mentor junior team members.

Skills:

• Exceptional analytical and legal thinking skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills for client and team interactions.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple timelines and complete tasks quickly within the constraints of clients’ timelines and budgets.
• Ability to innovate and problem-solve in complex legal scenarios.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to resolve complex legal and business issues.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous personal medical and parental leave policies.
• Up to ten paid holidays per year with additional family care benefits.
• Robust 401(k) plan.
• Access to cutting-edge legal matters and training from a top international law firm.