Associate Attorney

PSI; Utah; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Work From Home

Job summary

PSI, a mid-sized regional firm in St George, Utah, seeks a motivated Transactional Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of experience to join our growing team. The role focuses on handling a diverse portfolio of transactional work and contract management.

You'll draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, advise on entity formation and governance, and counsel clients on compliance and risk. Strong drafting and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Utah with active Utah State Bar.
• 2-5 years of transactional, corporate, or commercial law experience.
• Strong drafting skills with risk mitigation in contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for client relations.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts including MSAs, vendor contracts, NDAs, and employment agreements.
• Advise on entity formation, corporate structuring, bylaws, operating agreements, and governance documents.
• Provide legal research and strategic advice on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
• Manage transaction timelines, coordinate closings, and ensure all closing deliverables and legal conditions are met.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal research

Client counseling

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Education

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

Utah State Bar admission

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.

Benefits

• 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