Associate Attorney (Corporate)

About the role

Kirton McConkie is seeking a corporate associate attorney to join its growing Boise office. The associate will work directly with experienced lawyers on sophisticated business, finance, and real‑estate matters, gaining substantive drafting and transaction‑management responsibility. The role offers direct client contact, mentorship from partners, and the opportunity to increase responsibility based on performance.

Key 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 on 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.

Required profile

• At least three years of meaningful corporate or transactional experience in a law firm or comparable professional setting.
• Substantial experience in one or more areas such as mergers and acquisitions, commercial agreements, corporate finance, private equity, or general corporate representation.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, organizational, and client‑communication skills 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.

Required skills

What we offer

• Highly competitive compensation, including salary and target bonus opportunity.
• Excellent employee benefits.
• Mentoring and practical feedback from senior lawyers.
• Opportunities for increasing client and matter responsibility and long‑term advancement.
• Collegial, team‑oriented work environment.