Corporate Midlevel or Senior Associate

Michael Best; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

401(k) with Company Contribution

Bar Exam/Bar Review Course Reimb.

Flexible Remote Work Policy (up to 2.5

days remote

Job summary

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP in Austin seeks a Corporate Midlevel or Senior Associate with 4+ years of experience to counsel clients across the business life cycle. The role focuses on public and private company deals or financings and requires strong drafting, negotiation, and teamwork skills.

The firm offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, a flexible remote work policy up to 2.5 days per week, and a collaborative, interdisciplinary culture with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA accredited law school
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion
• Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel covering the business life cycle for clients
• Work on public or private company deals or financings
• Collaborate with teams across offices and disciplines

Skills

Excellent drafting and negotiation

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a team

Strong communication

Education

J.D. from ABA accredited law school

Job description

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP’s Corporate Practice

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP’s growing Corporate Practice is looking to add a Corporate Midlevel or Senior Associate (4+ years’ experience) to our Austin office. The attorney will provide legal counsel covering the entire business life cycle to all sizes of publicly traded and privately held companies, individual and institutional investors, family trusts, and other entities. The attorney should have prior experience working on public or private company deals or financings.

The Company

This is an opportunity to work with the Best. We are Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP. We are a full-service law firm with more than 350 lawyers and technical professionals who work in collaborative, interdisciplinary practices to serve clients around the world. We work with companies in all kinds of industries, as well as trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. Since our firm’s founding in 1848, we’ve continuously evolved to meet our clients’ changing needs and expectations. One thing remains the same: For generations, clients have relied on Michael Best for exceptional legal service and business acumen.

The Location

Texas (Austin). Our contemporary offices spaces are ideal for concentration and collaboration supporting our culture of working together to make great things happen for our clients.

Bring Your Best

Our ideal candidate must have deep experience in corporate transactions, value an environment where everyone is treated with mutual support and respect and be a self-starter who possesses the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Knowledge Base & Education:

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Excellent academic credentials
• At least 4 years of corporate experience
• Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
• Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm

Communication:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills

Problem Solving Skills:

• Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions
• Agility to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor

Professionalism:

• Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment

Other:

• Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Why You Should Apply

At Michael Best, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that provides a variety of resources designed to enhance its employees’ overall well-being, both at work and at home. Competitive base pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for learning and growth, programs designed to help you plan for the future, and perks that inspire your downtime are all part of our total compensation package.

Learning and Growth

• Challenging and Dynamic Role
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Performance Management and Coaching
• Specialized Training Programs
• Bar Exam/Bar Review Course Reimbursement
• Medical
• Vision Care
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

Total Compensation

• Competitive Base Pay
• Performance Recognition
• ABA, State and Local Bar Membership Fee Reimbursement

Planning for the Future

• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Short Term Disability Plan
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Parental/Family Leave

Culture and Workplace

• Respected Organization with Collaborative Culture
• Growing Firm with an Exciting Future
• Flexible Remote Work Policy (Ability to work remote up to 2.5 days per week)
• Contemporary Work Environment
• Positive and Respectful Work Climate

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, Michael Best Strategies LLC, and Michael Best Consulting LLC (collectively known as "Michael Best") are steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at 414.225.4999 or [e-mail] to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

This position is considered full-time and is therefore eligible to participate in employer-sponsored benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, as well as elective/voluntary life, disability, and accident coverage. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in the firm's 401k plan.

For Colorado applicants only (as required by the Colorado Equal Pay Act): The starting salary for associate positions in our Denver office is $190,000 to $280,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Associates are eligible to participate in Michael Best’s associate bonus program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions. This position is considered full-time and is therefore eligible to participate in employer-sponsored benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, as well as elective/voluntary life, disability, and accident coverage. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in the firm's 401k plan.