Who is Godfrey & Kahn?
Godfrey & Kahn provides high-level service and creative legal solutions to its clients. For 60 years, our attorneys and staff have been guided by five core values originally set forth by our founders: A focus on our clients' success, trust in one another and our clients, a culture of teamwork that helps us achieve more together, a work ethic to achieve whatever is possible, and an integrity that keeps us focused on the right thing to do for our clients, our employees and our communities. Our firm was founded on a simple idea - judge our success by the success of our clients. We serve clients by first understanding their business and their needs, and then by offering strategic legal advice and smart, practical solutions to real world problems.
Position Summary
We have an excellent opportunity for a corporate associate with a minimum of 3 years law firm experience to join a firm that is recognized for developing and implementing numerous unique and creative solutions to address clients’ corporate needs. Key areas of our comprehensive representation and service include advice and assistance on mergers and acquisitions and conducting due diligence in preparation for such transactions. Knowledge and experience preparing closing documents and management of real estate and financing transactions from inception to post-closing is a plus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•Conduct legal research, analysis and drafting of complex memoranda related to corporate, real estate, estate planning and financial matters.
•Work collaboratively with other attorneys and support staff to provide high quality service to our clients.
•Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
•J.D. from ABA accredited law school.
•Admitted to practice or eligible for admission to practice in the State of Wisconsin.
The ideal candidate:
•Possesses superior organizational and time management skills.
•Is detail-oriented and capable of a high degree of accuracy.
•Exhibits superior verbal and written communication skills and comfort with both telephonic and face-to-face communications.
•Shares a commitment to client service, professional excellence, integrity and teamwork.
•Has proven ability to work within fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines and demands both internally and externally.
•Interest in a collaborative, intellectually stimulating environment with a strong desire to contribute to team and client success.
Benefits That Matter to You and Your Family
We offer benefits that matter to our team members and their families and provide real financial value. Some of our most popular benefits include:
•flexible work arrangements
•profit-sharing over and above a 401(k) plan and match
•an annual bonus for everyone
•dental and vision insurance in addition to medical
•access to financial advisors for financial planning, retirement planning and investing
•identity theft insurance
•student loan refinancing
•maternity/paternity leave
•time off for volunteerism
•discounts for local live entertainment and sporting events
To Apply:
Visit: Corporate Associate
