Corporate Associate

Sherman & Howard is seeking a corporate associate with 4+ years of experience to join our Denver office.

Summary:

Sherman & Howard’s corporate team helps public and privately held companies operate, grow their businesses, and gain a competitive advantage. Our corporate attorneys are relied upon to negotiate, structure, and document a broad range of commercial transactional agreements. Attorneys advise and assist clients on the wide range of corporate compliance and governance issues they face – from day-to-day practices and policies to issues in the context of mergers, acquisitions, hostile takeovers, recapitalizations, corporate restructurings, and cybersecurity issues. ​

Responsibilities:

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Draft and negotiate mergers & acquisitions and related agreements.
• Manage significant portions of complex projects.
• Work directly with clients on substantial transactions.
• Coordinate with in-house counsel, firm colleagues, and other professionals to address day-to-day corporate matters and to advance complex transactions.
• Support deal teams.
• Continue to develop skills to counsel clients on a broad range of corporate matters.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• J.D. from an ABA accredited school.
• Admitted to practice in Colorado or able to be waived in.
• At least 4 years of general corporate and/or mergers and acquisitions experience.
• Strong work ethic, entrepreneurial attitude, high level of attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication, and exemplary client service skills.
• Team player that thrives in an inclusive, diverse work environment.

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The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.

Date Posted - 6/11/2024

Deadline to Apply - 12/31/2024

Sherman & Howard offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The salary range for this position is $195,000 - $235,000/year. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.