Corporate Partner

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP’s growing Corporate Practice is looking to add a Corporate Attorney with a minimum of 10 years’ experience to our Salt Lake City office. The attorney will serve as a business advisor to clients, guiding them in a full range of legal matters throughout their life cycle. In this role, the attorney will handle all aspects of complex transactions for clients of all sizes and across industries. The attorney will also have the opportunity to gain direct client interaction, business development experience, and significant responsibility for complex and sophisticated legal matters.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Strategic counseling clients on mergers and acquisitions;
• Structuring, negotiating and integrating corporate acquisitions;
• Assisting emerging and established companies in corporate and finance matters;
• Early-stage company formation;
• Business plan review and advice;
• Working with lenders and borrowers in structuring and negotiating financial transactions;
• Drafting transaction agreements and documents;
• Managing transaction closings and processes;
• Providing through factual and legal research and analysis;
• Overseeing more junior team members

A minimal portable book of business is preferred but not required.

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.

• This position is located in our Salt Lake City office
• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Excellent academic credentials
• At least 10 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
• 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.

Our comprehensive benefits support the well-being of our people by prioritizing physical and mental health. From core health coverage to proactive wellness programs, we provide the tools you need to care for yourself at every stage of life.

• Medical
• Vision Care
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

Total Compensation

Our approach combines competitive pay with exceptional benefits and meaningful rewards that reflect the value each team member brings to our firm. We ensure everyone has the support they need to be at their best.

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

Planning for the Future

We take a proactive approach to future planning by offering benefits designed to safeguard your financial and personal well-being.

• Paid medical leave
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance

Culture & Workplace

Our culture is built on trust, respect, and a shared commitment to excellence. As a growing firm with an exciting vision for the future, we offer a modern, flexible working environment that supports productivity, balance, and connection.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every team member can thrive both personally and professionally. It's why we invest in and provide the following resources and guidance to help you grow your career with confidence.

• Challenging and Dynamic Role
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Performance Management and Coaching
• Specialized Training Programs
• Bar Exam/Bar Review Course Reimbursement

Michael Best & Friedrich LLPandMichael Best Strategies 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 or to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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. 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.