Corporate Associate Attorney

Hosted by Tony Fasano

About us

Founded in 1965, the firm has long been dedicated to delivering outstanding client service through a collaborative, team-oriented culture. Its founding principles emphasize empowering individuals to bring their whole selves to their work, while fostering an environment that is intellectually stimulating, professionally rewarding, and supportive of growth. The firm offers competitive compensation and benefits, along with meaningful opportunities for training and career development. As a nationally recognized law firm with offices in 21 cities, it is united by core values of exceptional client service, integrity and fairness, innovation, and a strong commitment to inclusiveness and diversity.

The firm is seeking an associate to join its Corporate Practice Group in the Scottsdale, Arizona office. This role is well suited for an attorney with an interest in corporate and business entities, securities law, mergers and acquisitions, venture-backed technology companies, and institutional investment, offering the opportunity to develop corporate expertise while working closely with experienced partners and sophisticated clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with complex institutional investments, including review and negotiation of private equity, venture capital, hedge fund, private credit and SBIC fund limited partnership agreements and related instruments on behalf of commercial banks and governmental pension plans
• Assist with sell-side and buy-side middle market M&A transactions
• Represent venture-backed technology companies in various industry verticals, including AI, quantum computing, and other cutting-edge technologies in connection with entity formation, equity compensation, seed and venture capital financings and strategic partnerships
• Draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including organizational documents, partnership agreements, LLC operating agreements, equity compensation plans and intellectual property licensing
• Conduct due diligence investigations of companies
• Ensure adherence to federal and state securities laws

Requirements

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating a wide variety of corporate and other transaction documents
• Knowledge of corporate and business entity laws
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and tasks simultaneously and to complete tasks efficiently, effectively, and in a timely manner
• Ability to apply critical thinking and possess a high attention to detail
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability and confidence to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, team environment

Education and Experience

• Must be currently admitted to practice in Arizona with an active bar license in good standing or have an active bar license in good standing in another jurisdiction and be eligible to be admitted in Arizona on motion at applicant’s expense
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in corporations and other business entities, securities, and/or investments in a law firm or legal department preferred
• Excellent academic record

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Plan and/or Health Savings Account
• Fertility coverage assistance
• Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance
• Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year
• Flexible paid vacation leave
• 1 hour 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
• Technology Allowance

Pay

$155,000 - $190,000 per year