Senior Corporate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Senior Corporate Attorney for their Salt Lake City, UT office. The ideal candidate should have 7 years of top-tier law firm experience, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and private equity transactions, equity financings, corporate governance, emerging growth, and general corporate matters. They must possess strong leadership, teamwork, and business development skills, along with exceptional written and oral communication abilities. Professional recommendations should highlight their expertise and contributions.

Job Overview:

• Position: Senior Corporate Attorney
• Location: Salt Lake City, UT
• Experience: 7 years of top-tier law firm experience

Duties:

• Handle mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and private equity transactions.
• Provide legal counsel on equity financings, corporate governance, and emerging growth matters.
• Manage general corporate legal affairs for clients.
• Draft and review legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support client needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve legal objectives.
• Represent clients in negotiations, meetings, and court proceedings as necessary.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Utah State Bar or eligibility for reciprocity.
• 7 years of experience in a top-tier law firm.
• Proven track record in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and private equity transactions.
• Extensive knowledge of corporate governance and emerging growth matters.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and business development skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal matters efficiently.

Certifications:

• Utah State Bar admission or eligibility for reciprocity.

Skills:

• Legal expertise in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and private equity transactions.
• Proficiency in corporate governance and emerging growth matters.
• Exceptional leadership and teamwork skills.
• Strong business development acumen.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enhanced parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers.
• Automatic Off Ramp/On-Ramp program for parental leave.
• Inclusive fertility and family benefits.
• Voluntary income protection benefits: supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurance.
• 401(k)-retirement plan with company match.

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.