Corporate Associate

Job Overview

A leading national law firm is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney with 3 to 8 years of experience to join its Corporate Practice Group in Boise, Idaho. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated attorney interested in both general corporate work and specialized insurance regulatory and transactional matters. The firm offers a collaborative environment with a focus on professional growth, mentorship, and substantive legal experience.

Location

• Boise, ID

Duties

• Handle a range of corporate and transactional matters, including:

  • Insurance transactions

  • Corporate governance issues

• Advise clients on compliance and regulatory issues involving the insurance industry

• Draft and negotiate contracts, governance documents, and transactional agreements

• Work directly with clients and provide strategic legal counsel on corporate structuring and development

• Collaborate with legal teams across practice groups to support complex matters

• Contribute to business development and client relationship efforts

Requirements

• 3–8 years of corporate law experience, preferably in a law firm setting

• Experience or interest in insurance regulatory matters and transactions

• Strong professional recommendations

• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Admission to the Idaho State Bar or eligibility for admission

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical abilities

• Proven ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously

• Strategic thinker with a client-centered approach

• Enthusiasm for mentorship, collaboration, and ongoing learning

Benefits

• Competitive, merit-based compensation with eligibility for:

  • Annual bonuses

  • Fee splits

• Billable hour expectations:

  • 1,800 billable hours

  • 75 hours of pro bono/public service (or 50 hours of pro bono legal work)

  • 25 hours dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Comprehensive benefits package starting on date of hire, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Work-life balance programs:

  • Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Reduced-time and sabbatical programs for eligible employees

• Enhanced parental leave policies for all caregivers

• Inclusive fertility and family planning benefits

• Voluntary income protection options:

  • Supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurance

• 401(k) plan with employer match

• Additional perks and programs:

  • Educational assistance

  • CLE subscription service

  • Free or discounted legal services

  • Opportunities through a firm-sponsored nonprofit foundation focused on volunteerism

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.