Kutak Rock · 3 hours ago
Associate, Corporate
Scottsdale, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
3+ years expKutak Rock LLP is a leading national law firm seeking an associate to join its corporate practice in the Scottsdale, AZ office. The role involves assisting with complex institutional investments, M&A transactions, and representing venture-backed technology companies while ensuring compliance with securities laws.
ConsultingLegal
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Excellent academic record
Preferred
Minimum of 3 years' experience in corporations and other business entities, securities, and/or investments in a law firm or legal department preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Dependent Life
Disability
Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
Flexible Spending Plan
Health Savings Account
Fertility coverage assistance
Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance
Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year
Flexible paid vacation leave
1 hours of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked
Paid parental leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Military leave
Profit-Sharing
401(k) Retirement benefits
Discretionary bonuses
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care
Domestic Partner Benefits
Technology Allowance
Company
Kutak Rock
Kutak Rock is a large law firm with over 500 lawyers that specializes in business and corporate law.
501-1000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Aaron A. Myers
Partner
Adam R. Baird, LL.M.
Tax Partner
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