Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
Admitted to practice law in Utah with an active license
2-5 years of experience in transactional, corporate, or commercial law
Strong drafting skills with a focus on risk mitigation
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple transactions under tight deadlines
Responsibilities
Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including MSAs and NDAs
Advise clients on corporate governance and entity formation
Conduct legal research and provide strategic compliance advice
Manage transaction timelines and coordinate closing processes
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Work From Home
Full Job Description
Mid sized regional firm in St George is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Transactional Associate Attorney with 2 to 5 years of experience to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in transactions, and contract management. This role involves advising a diverse portfolio of clients.
Key Responsibilities
Draft and Negotiate Agreements: Structure, draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including master service agreements (MSAs), vendor contracts, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and employment agreements.
Corporate Governance: Advise clients on entity formation, corporate structuring, drafting bylaws, operating agreements, and maintaining governance documents
Client Counseling: Conduct legal research and analysis to interpret complex state and federal laws, regulations, and rulings. Provide actionable, strategic advice to businesses regarding regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
Deal Management: Manage transaction timelines, coordinate closing processes, and ensure all closing deliverables and legal conditions are met.
Requirements
Qualifications & Skills
Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Licensure:Must be admitted to practice law in Utah and maintain an active license in good standing with the Utah State Bar.
Experience: 2-5 years of dedicated experience practicing transactional, corporate, or commercial law.
Contractual Expertise: Strong foundational drafting skills with a sharp eye for identifying and mitigating legal and business risks in contracts.
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for managing client relationships and working collaboratively with senior partners.
Organization: Proven ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
