Corporate Associate - Corporate Trusts

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Corporate Associate to join their Corporate Trusts team in Des Moines. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of transactional experience representing financial institutions and corporate trust clients in various transactions, including structured finance, municipal debt, and corporate debt.

Duties

• Represent clients in corporate trust transactions.
• Review, negotiate, and draft transactional agreements.
• Manage multiple transactions and assignments.
• Collaborate effectively within a team.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of transactional experience.
• Experience with trust indentures and related agreements.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Exceptional client focus and communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Excellent writing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proficiency in handling post-closing matters.

Benefits

• Life, health, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Productivity and discretionary bonuses.

This firm has built a reputation as having the pre-eminent lawyers in the Midwest and the nation. They handle complex transactional and litigation matters, and represent the Whos Who of Corporate America. It is a full service firm, with half of its lawyers concentrating in litigation and trial matters. It has several offices in the Midwest, as well as in a number of European countries. This firm handles matters for established companies in issues related to mergers and acquisitions, private offerings, private placements and complex and high-exposure litigation cases. Its lawyers come from top regional and national law schools, and possess exceptional academic credentials. The environment at the firm is collegial and you feel you are part of something exclusive when you walk through its halls.