Corporate & Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Senior-Level Associate

Hogan Lovells’ Denver office seeks an outstanding Corporate/M&A lawyer with between four and eight years of law firm experience to join its highly regarded Corporate practice. As the cornerstone practice of the firm’s third-largest office in the United States, the Denver office Corporate team is a self-sustaining, Chambers USA Band 1 ranked Corporate/M&A practice.  Having closed over 100 transactions in excess of US$50 billion in value in 2021, our practice prides itself on a team-based approach to executing complex transactions, with an emphasis on intensive training and mentorship for associates. This position will principally support clients and transactions of the Denver office and will allow the incoming associate to engage early and often directly with our clients in support of their transactions.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working in a high-volume M&A practice, including on both buy-side and sell-side transactions, as well as representing both strategic clients and financial sponsors. All candidates should be well-versed in all types of M&A transactions and have strong academic credentials, substantive drafting experience, excellent communication skills, and comfort interacting directly with clients.  Further, candidates should be excellent supervisors of both corporate associates and subject matter specialists. Experience in complex joint venture transactions, venture capital financings, and other minority investment transactions is a significant plus.

The expected base salary range for this role is $310,000 to $435,000 per year. This range reflects a good-faith estimate of pay at the time of posting; the actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as the candidate’s qualifications. This position is eligible for additional forms of compensation, which may include annual performance bonuses and discretionary bonuses.  Employees in this role are also eligible for benefits offered by the firm, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions, which currently include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; and paid time off. Additional benefits may include relocation. Please review this link for more information regarding employee benefits in the United States.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

To apply, please complete the online application attaching a resume, cover letter and law school transcript addressed to Carly Halpin, Associate Recruitment Manager, Hogan Lovells US LLP, 1601 Wewatta Street, Suite 900, Denver, CO 80202. Candidates for this position must have a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school and be a member of the Bar in the United States.  All search firm submissions should be sent to [email protected], Attn: Carly Halpin, Associate Recruitment Manager, Western Region.

This job description sets forth the responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.

Hogan Lovells is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

Hogan Lovells complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected].