Associate, Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions

JOB SUMMARY Kutak Rock LLP seeks an Associate to provide support to our corporate, securities, and mergers & acquisitions practice in our Denver office. This role provides the opportunity to work on a wide variety of transactions for emerging and established companies, including but not limited to mergers and acquisitions, corporate formation and governance, equity financings and general corporate matters. The successful candidate will join Kutak Rock?s well-established Denver corporate practice, work closely with senior partners and associates, and have the opportunity to assume significant drafting experience, deal responsibility, and client contact. Kutak Rock, a U.S. News and World Report rated "Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms\ provides associates the opportunity to grow their legal career as they matriculate toward partnership opportunities in a collegial and collaborative environment. QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities Strong drafting and negotiating experience Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong strategic and analytical mindset Ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver timely, quality work product Self-motivated with a strong work ethic Ability to work in a team environment with the desire and ability to manage some components of transactions or deals independently Commitment to interacting directly with and achieving the goals of firm clients QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience Admitted to practice in Colorado with an active bar license in good standing or eligible for admission within one year required 2+ years of experience involving corporate transactions, equity financings, corporate formation, corporate counsel, commercial transactions and/or taxation (including estate and gift taxation) required Additional experience in any of the following areas: securities, mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance, partnerships/LLCs, commercial transactions, succession planning, business planning, SAFEs, start up or emerging company experience preferred Candidates with excellent law school academic credentials preferred Candidates with an LLM in taxation given preference Position Information Status: Exempt Salary Range: $165,000-$200,000 base salary per year, commensurate with education and experience Work Arrangement: Hybrid On-site Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. Flexible paid vacation leave. 1 hours of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked. Paid parental leave. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Commuting Benefits. Technology Allowance. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing. Additional Information Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. About the Firm Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to ?allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,? and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 19 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity. We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement and loyalty of our people.

Qualification

Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Corporate, Finance, M&A