Associate Attorney (Corporate)

Kirton McConkie PC; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + target bonus opportunity

Excellent employee benefits

Job summary

Kirton McConkie PC invites a corporate associate with 3+ years of transactional experience to join our Boise office. You will work directly with seasoned lawyers on sophisticated business, finance, and real estate matters, handling substantive drafting and transaction‑management tasks while engaging with clients and partners.

You will have increasing responsibility with experience and demonstrated ability, accompanied by mentorship and growth opportunities within a collegial, professional

Qualifications

• At least three years of meaningful corporate or transactional experience.
• Experience in mergers & acquisitions, commercial agreements, corporate finance, private equity, or general corporate representation.

Responsibilities

• Represent buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions and related transactions.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements and principal and ancillary transaction documents.
• Advise clients regarding entity selection, formation, governance, reorganizations, and general corporate matters.
• Assist with corporate finance, private equity, tax‑sensitive deal structures, real estate investment entities, and real estate‑secured financings.
• Manage due diligence and closing processes, coordinate with other professionals, and communicate directly with clients and counterparties.

Skills

Mergers & acquisitions

Commercial agreements

Corporate finance

Private equity

General corporate representation

Job description

Kirton McConkie seeks a corporate associate with at least three years of transactional experience to join its growing Boise office. The associate will work directly with experienced lawyers on sophisticated business, finance, and real estate matters. The position offers substantive drafting and transaction‑management responsibility, direct client contact and partner mentorship, with responsibility increasing based on experience and demonstrated ability. Members of the team have been recognized by Martindale‑Hubbell, Super Lawyers, Chambers USA, and Best Lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Represent buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions and related transactions.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements and principal and ancillary transaction documents.
• Advise clients regarding entity selection, formation, governance, reorganizations, and general corporate matters.
• Assist with corporate finance, private equity, tax‑sensitive deal structures, real estate investment entities, and real estate‑secured financings.
• Manage due diligence and closing processes, coordinate with other professionals, and communicate directly with clients and counterparties.

Qualifications

• At least three years of meaningful corporate or transactional experience in a law firm or comparable professional setting.
• Substantial experience in one or more of the following areas: mergers and acquisitions, commercial agreements, corporate finance, private equity, or general corporate representation. Experience in transactional tax or commercial real estate matters is helpful but not required.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, organizational, and client‑communication skills, together with sound professional judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to take ownership of assignments, manage competing deadlines, and collaborate effectively with the transaction team.
• Strong academic credentials and demonstrated professional achievement.
• Admission in good standing to the Idaho State Bar, or eligibility and willingness to obtain prompt admission.

Culture and Professional Growth

Kirton McConkie combines sophisticated work with a collegial, team‑oriented environment. Associates work directly with senior lawyers, receive practical mentoring and feedback, and have opportunities for increasing client and matter responsibility and long‑term advancement. The firm values excellent client service, sound judgment, collaboration, and professional respect.

Compensation is highly competitive, including salary and target bonus opportunity, and the firm offers excellent employee benefits. All submissions are confidential.