KO Law PC (KO) is seeking an attorney with four to seven years of experience in credit finance transactions and corporate transactions (with at least three years of experience specifically in credit finance) at a top national or international firm. This position will likely be 75% credit finance and 25% other corporate transactions but does not specifically require experience outside of credit finance. This is a great opportunity for an attorney trained in traditional credit finance looking to broaden their practice. This position can be based out of our Denver or Boulder office.

• Review, edit and draft primary loan documents for secured and unsecured credit facilities, representing primarily borrowers, including acquisition financing, general working capital facilities, and venture debt facilities, opposite financial institutions and fund lenders.
• Prepare legal opinions and interface with opinion committee
• Advise on Article 9 of the UCC and attachment and perfection strategies for security interests in all common collateral types.
• Serve as lead non-partner attorney on leanly staffed deals.
• Assist with other general corporate transactions after appropriate training by KO and with our support, including equity financings, M&A transactions, and general corporate counseling

• JD from a top-tier law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Colorado or able to either waive into practice in Colorado or apply non-expired UBE scores for admission to practice law in Colorado.
• 4 – 7 years of work experience in a top national or international firm.
• Experience in corporate law beyond finance or an eagerness to broaden your practice and demonstration of ability to learn new areas of law and new skills quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal skills; adept at communicating complex issues concisely and effectively with attorneys and clients.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented with an outstanding work ethic; should be able to independently manage and successfully prioritize numerous projects under deadline pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills; can interact professionally with staff, attorneys and clients.
• Ability to identify legal issues and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong sense of ownership over projects and ability to improve processes incrementally and proactively.
• Comfort with taking direction from others on a legal team.
• Fluency with typical law firm technology stack and ability to learn new technology efficiently.

• Experience with venture debt preferred but not required.
• Experience with some contracts for general corporate transactions outside of credit finance preferred but not required.
• Entrepreneurial mentality.
• Curiosity, flexibility and sense of humor.
• Interests outside of work.

Base salary ranges from $155,000 to $185,000 depending upon experience.

Target qualifying hours (billable plus certain non-billable) of 1500 hours, with quality performance and hour bonus eligibility beginning at 1300 qualifying hours, with significant business development bonus opportunities for client generation. Other KO benefits include:

• Fully funded employee coverage health care benefits through Cigna, including HSA contribution
• Opportunity to participate in 401K plan with firm match up to 4%
• Annual profit-sharing plan
• Monthly technology stipend
• Free parking at Denver and Boulder offices
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• 2-month paid sabbatical after 7 years of service

We’re a results-focused corporate and transactional law firm with a team of experienced lawyers and a practical, efficient, business-focused approach.

We deliver top-notch national corporate and business law experience without the typical high-pressure approach. Our attorneys are routinely recognized by the industry and many of the industries we work in, and have the same prestigious national experience you’ll see at other firms, but the similarities end there.

We have been recognized by the Denver Business Journal with a Best Places to Work award, and we have a great team culture.

The KO team is committed to improving our communities through participation in and support of organizations and causes that make them better. KO has been instrumental in building and supporting the Colorado business and entrepreneurial infrastructure, through ongoing work with Colorado’s incubators and accelerators, teaching at area universities and presenting at legal and business conferences. KO also supports local non-profit and charitable organizations through pro-bono legal services, board service and the firm’s annual charitable giving program.

KO is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. KO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.

Contact [email protected] for more information.

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