Corporate Midlevel or Senior Associate

About the Role

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP’s growing Corporate Practice is seeking a Corporate Midlevel or Senior Associate (4+ years’ experience) to join our Austin, Charlotte, Durham, Madison, Milwaukee, Raleigh, or Salt Lake City office. The attorney will provide legal counsel covering the entire business life cycle to publicly traded and privately held companies, individual and institutional investors, family trusts, and other entities. Prior experience working on public or private company deals or financings is required.

About the Firm

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is a full-service law firm with over 350 lawyers and technical professionals serving clients globally. We work with companies across industries, as well as trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. Founded in 1848, we combine exceptional legal service with business acumen to meet evolving client needs.

Office Locations

Our contemporary office spaces support collaboration and concentration, with locations in Wisconsin (Green Bay, Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha); Illinois (Chicago); Utah (Salt Lake City); Colorado (Denver, Broomfield); Texas (Austin); North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington); California (Los Angeles); Nebraska (Lincoln); and Washington D.C.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel across the business life cycle for diverse clients, including publicly traded and privately held companies, investors, and family trusts.
• Handle public or private company deals and financings.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage confidential information with discretion.
• Analyze issues, develop solutions, and respond to unexpected challenges proactively.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• At least 4 years of corporate experience, with a focus on transactions or financings.
• Valid U.S. work authorization.

Skills

• Adaptability: Ability to learn new skills, work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and balance independent and team-based work.
• Collaboration: Develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the firm.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including drafting and negotiation.
• Problem Solving: Confidence in identifying issues, making decisions, and developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Professionalism: Maintain composure, good judgment, and discretion in sensitive situations.

Benefits

• Learning and Growth:
  • Career development planning and performance management.
  • Mentorship program and specialized training opportunities.
  • Bar exam/bar review course reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness:
  • Medical, dental, and vision care.
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
  • Wellness program and Employee/Family Assistance Program.
• Total Compensation:
  • Competitive base pay and performance recognition.
  • Unlimited PTO plus 10 paid holidays.
  • ABA, state, and local bar membership fee reimbursement.
• Planning for the Future:
  • 401(k) with company contribution.
  • Short-term and long-term disability plans.
  • Life insurance and critical illness insurance.
  • Parental/family leave.
• Culture and Workplace:
  • Collaborative and respectful work environment.
  • Flexible remote work policy (up to 2.5 days per week).
  • Contemporary office spaces designed for concentration and teamwork.

Pay

For Colorado applicants, the starting salary for associate positions in the Denver office is $190,000. Pay is determined based on depth of experience in the practice area. Associates are eligible to participate in the firm’s associate bonus program, subject to its conditions and restrictions.