Associate Attorney

PSI; St. George (VT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401k

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Family leave

Disability

Training & development

Work from home

Job summary

PSI in St George, Utah seeks a transactional associate attorney with 2–5 years of experience to join our growing team. You will draft and negotiate MSAs, vendor contracts, NDAs, and employment agreements while supporting corporate governance and risk management.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from an ABA-accredited school, are admitted to practice in Utah, and excel in client counseling, contract drafting, and coordinating deal timelines under deadlines.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• 2–5 years of transactional, corporate, or commercial law experience.
• Licensed to practice law in Utah and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts including MSAs, vendor contracts, NDAs, and employment agreements.
• Advise on entity formation, governance documents, bylaws, operating agreements.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic regulatory compliance guidance.
• Manage transaction timelines and coordinate closings.

Skills

Drafting & negotiating contracts

Client counseling

Contract management

Communication

Organization

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Mid sized regional firm in St George is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Transactional Associate Attorney with 2 to 5 years of experience to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in transactions, and contract management. This role involves advising a diverse portfolio of clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and Negotiate Agreements: Structure, draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including master service agreements (MSAs), vendor contracts, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and employment agreements.
• Corporate Governance: Advise clients on entity formation, corporate structuring, drafting bylaws, operating agreements, and maintaining governance documents
• Client Counseling: Conduct legal research and analysis to interpret complex state and federal laws, regulations, and rulings. Provide actionable, strategic advice to businesses regarding regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
• Deal Management: Manage transaction timelines, coordinate closing processes, and ensure all closing deliverables and legal conditions are met.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensure: Must be admitted to practice law in Utah and maintain an active license in good standing with the Utah State Bar.
• Experience: 2–5 years of dedicated experience practicing transactional, corporate, or commercial law.
• Contractual Expertise: Strong foundational drafting skills with a sharp eye for identifying and mitigating legal and business risks in contracts.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for managing client relationships and working collaboratively with senior partners.
• Organization: Proven ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home