Corporate Transactions Associate

A law firm seeks a Corporate Transactions Associate to join its Salt Lake City team. This role centers on guiding middle‐market and upper middle‐market businesses and private equity clients through complex U.S. and cross‐border mergers, acquisitions, securities offerings, and other commercial deals. The position offers a collegial environment that emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and direct partner‐level engagement.

Duties

• Advise clients on domestic and international merger and acquisition transactions, from initial due diligence through deal closing

• Draft and negotiate transactional documents, including stock and asset purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, securities purchase agreements, and ancillary corporate documents

• Assist in structuring and executing private and public securities offerings, including registration statements, disclosure documents, and related regulatory filings

• Support corporate governance matters, such as board resolutions, operating agreements, and equity incentive plans

• Coordinate with cross‐functional teams—tax, finance, and other practice groups—to ensure seamless transaction execution

• Conduct legal research and analysis to address emerging issues in corporate and securities law

• Maintain direct communication with partners, senior associates, and clients to manage timelines, address inquiries, and build lasting client relationships

• Participate in strategic planning sessions, offering insights on market trends and regulatory developments that impact transactional work

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in corporate transactional work, with substantial exposure to mergers and acquisitions and securities matters

• Proven track record representing middle‐market or private equity clients in complex deals, preferably including cross‐border elements

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on deal teams and interact regularly with senior attorneys and clients

• Experience counseling clients on corporate governance, financing structures, and contract issues

• Strong drafting ability, with meticulous attention to detail in preparing contracts, disclosure documents, and board materials

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a high degree of professionalism in client-facing interactions

• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive mindset to identify and resolve transaction challenges

• Capacity to manage multiple deal streams and demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an American Bar Association–accredited law school, with top-tier academic performance

Certifications

• Active membership in good standing with the bar(s) of admission (Utah Bar admission required upon hiring; other state admissions a plus)

Skills

• Exceptional document drafting and negotiation capabilities

• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex statutes, regulations, and deal structures

• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster trust and confidence with clients and internal teams

• Strategic thinking to anticipate risks and optimize transaction outcomes

• Adaptability and resilience under tight timelines and shifting priorities

• Collaborative attitude, contributing constructively to a team-oriented culture

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current on corporate and securities law updates

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Disability and life insurance

• Adoption assistance

• Backup care for dependents