Corporate Associate for Emerging Growth

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Corporate Associate with 4-7 years of experience to join its Emerging Growth practice in Santa Fe, NM. This role offers the opportunity to engage with a dynamic market, representing venture capital funds and emerging companies in various transactions and corporate counseling.

Duties

• Represent venture capital funds and emerging companies in debt and equity financings.
• Participate in mergers and acquisitions transactions.
• Provide general corporate counseling and act as outside general counsel.
• Engage in client-facing and client-management opportunities.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of experience in a top-tier law firm.
• Experience with emerging growth companies, venture capital, or private equity funds.
• Interest in practicing in the Mountain West region.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Robust wellness program and unlimited PTO.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave and fertility benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Opportunities for continuing legal education and professional development.

This is undoubtedly one of the Mountain West's most distinguished law firms. This firm has super legal work, very good compensation and really emphasizes lifestyle for the associates who join the firm. A large law firm, with offices throughout the United States, this firm has established itself as one of the key power players in the Mountain West legal community. A great number of the attorneys who are a part of this firm are in The Best Lawyers in America. This is undoubtedly one of the best firms to work for in the Mountain West region, and we have heard praises of this firm from virtually every associate we have ever spoken with here. This firm practices in virtually all areas of the law and is strong in most. The largest praises we have heard of this firm are in its corporate and litigation departments.