Corporate Associate

About the Role

As a Corporate Associate, you will report to our VP, Associate General Counsel, Securities and provide practical, business-oriented legal support across corporate finance, strategic transactions, and public-company compliance. You will work closely with internal business partners and outside counsel to help structure, negotiate, document, and execute complex projects in a fast-paced in-house environment. This role is remote, with the option for hybrid work out of one of our main offices (Austin, TX / Castle Rock, CO / Irvine, CA).

Responsibilities

• Advise internal business partners on corporate finance transactions, strategic initiatives, and other complex commercial matters
• Draft, review, and manage credit agreements, security agreements, guarantees, and related financing documentation
• Coordinate with outside counsel, counterparties, and internal cross-functional stakeholders on significant corporate projects
• Support the structuring, execution, closing, and post-closing administration of multiple transactions
• Contribute to business development efforts
• Help develop efficient legal processes, transaction-management practices, and internal documentation standards
• Perform other corporate, securities, and governance-related legal work as business needs evolve

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
• 3+ years of relevant corporate, finance, securities, or transactional legal experience at a law firm, in-house legal department, or both
• Excellent drafting, analytical, written, and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive matters
• Comfort and familiarity working with business and other non-legal stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and transactions in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative team player with strong initiative and desire to grow professionally

Benefits

• Competitive salary: Base (commensurate with experience) + bonus + sign-on equity grant
• Long-term growth: Eligible to participate in Riot’s equity incentive programs and share in the success you help build
• 401(k) retirement plan: Includes a generous company match
• Comprehensive health coverage: Multiple medical plan options, including 100% company-paid plans
• Wellness & lifestyle perks: Free gym memberships, pet insurance, childcare discounts, and more to support your life both in and out of work