Mid-Level Corporate Associate
Office: Portland, OR Seattle, WA
About Stoel Rives and the Corporate Team
Our Corporate team consists of over 70 lawyers who focus on all areas of corporate law representing both public and private entities at all stages of formation and growth. Our clients are engaged in energy production and distribution, agribusiness, healthcare, computer technology, life sciences solutions, aerospace technology, timber and forest products management, mining, retail and manufacturing. The variety of industries reflects the diversity of public and private companies launching, growing and operating across our footprint. If you are interested in working with a group of collaborative, hard-working, and dedicated lawyers and staff, this is the place for you.
Role Overview
Stoel Rives LLP is seeking an associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join its Corporate Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have law firm experience in general corporate work, M&A, debt and equity financings, fund formation, and/or other business transactions. Members of our team have a deep understanding of our clients’ strategic objectives and work directly with our clients and with colleagues across offices and practice groups. The associate in this role will be expected to have strong drafting and communication skills, including the ability to independently produce client-ready documents and to contribute to our team-based culture.
Skills Needed to Be Effective in This Role
We pride ourselves in forming diverse teams with a wide array of interpersonal and professional attributes. We don’t expect one human to embody all of these skills, but if you have many of these skills, and are enthusiastic to learn, we encourage you to apply.
- Experience in M&A, debt and equity financings and/or fund formation work;
- Experience in negotiating and documenting complex transactions;
- Strong intellectual curiosity and desire to understand how a project serves client goals;
- A commitment to client service and team success;
- Ability to translate business goals into contract language;
- Ability to communicate well with clients and team members;
- Academic excellence, including JD from an accredited university; and
- Membership in the state bar for the market where you are applying, or the ability to become barred in that state.