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Litigation Associate Attorney

Goodspeed Merrill (GM) is a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm committed to providing top-notch legal services to our diverse client base. With a focus on excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction, we take pride in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. GM attorneys are known for sound judgment and decision-making along with outstanding problem-solving skills. They are, as a rule, determined, professional, and well-informed. GM is where passion meets excellence.

GM seeks an experienced Litigation Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience. We are looking for an attorney who is passionate about the law, clients and his or her team; enjoys a culture of high achievement; and wants to be part of a growing and dynamic law firm.

The successful Litigation Associate Attorney candidate will have the knowledge and experience necessary to support the firm’s busy commercial, real estate, and employment litigation practices. The preferred Litigation candidate will decisively execute projects, have excellent writing and analytical skills, and enjoy working as part of a strong team. The preferred candidates will have a record of demonstrated leadership, have experience taking/defending depositions, and some trial experience.

As part of our application process, could you please complete the survey linked below?

https://go.cultureindex.com/p/bQovyeCuL8

Job Description

Key Results:

  • Execute projects in a timely and professional manner.
  • Build and nurture positive relationships with team members and clients.
  • Independently manage their caseload, demonstrating the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently and effectively.
  • Provide structured and factually accurate analysis and advice to clients, ensuring clear and direct communication at all stages of the litigation process.

Qualifications:

  • 3+years of active litigation experience in commercial, real estate, and/or employment litigation in Colorado state courts.
  • Aptitude and experience to plan and accomplish goals with efficiency, independence, and creativity, while working with a supervising partner or senior attorney.
  • Excellent writing skills coupled with strong analytical skills and the ability to formulate, consider, and evaluate potential solutions and execute chosen strategies.
  • Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.
  • Licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado
  • Team player with a “no task too small” attitude.
  • An attorney who is determined, professional, well-informed, knowledgeable, attentive, and proactive, and clear in communication.

To work with GM you should appreciate:

  • A team culture of high achievement while enjoying the work and the people you work with
  • A client-first mindset and willingness to put in extra effort as client priorities dictate
  • Flexibility in how we operate, intended to accommodate a growing and dynamic law firm environment

Benefits and Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $115,000-$130,000 depending on experience. Additional bonus potential – $12,000 – $35,000. We have a dynamic bonus program for Associate level attorneys which permits time for business development without sacrificing bonus eligibility after achieving 1,800 billable hours.

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (part of premium is paid by GM)
  • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Colorado Bar dues and CLEs
  • In-house mentoring program

Goodspeed Merrill is located near Lincoln and I-25 in the Meridian Business Park

Senior Real Estate Attorney

Goodspeed Merrill (GM) is seeking a Senior Real Estate Attorney/Partner to lead its growing real estate practice. The successful candidate will be licensed in Colorado, have 10 + years of relevant real estate experience, and have a strong desire to lead/build a team and serve their clients exceptionally. A portable book of business is preferred.

As part of our application process, please complete the Culture Index Assessment. Copy and paste this link in your browser:

https://go.cultureindex.com/p/vHXAaWOiv6

Job Description

Key Results:

  • Execute projects in a timely and professional manner
  • Build and nurture positive relationships with clients and team members
  • Attain minimum billing hours (utilization) on a monthly and annual basis
  • Attain Effective Rate goals on a monthly and annual basis
  • Develop new client referral sources for business development on an annual basis that leads to growth for the Practice and Firm
  • Establish team policies and procedures

Qualifications:

  • 10 + years of relevant real estate experience; lateral partner level
  • Extensive experience with commercial acquisitions and dispositions, including title and survey review and negotiations, easement agreements, and commercial leasing (office, warehouse, and retail)
  • Experience with land use, multi/planned use development and entitlement work
  • Experience drafting covenants, commercial development agreements, and construction agreements
  • Experience with secured real estate financing agreements
  • Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school
  • Licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado
  • Willingness to grow, lead, and mentor a practice group

Skills and Abilities:

  • Sufficient experience to be comfortable planning and accomplishing goals with a certain degree of creativity and latitude, while performing a variety of tasks under the general supervision of the supervising partner or senior attorney.
  • Excellent drafting skills coupled with strong analytical skills and the ability to formulate, consider, and evaluate potential solutions and to execute on chosen strategies.
  • An attorney who is determined, professional, well-informed, knowledgeable, attentive, and proactive.
  • Leadership experience with a proven ability to grow a Real Estate group.

To work with GM you should appreciate:

  • A client first mindset and willingness to put in extra effort as client priorities dictate
  • A culture of high achievement while enjoying the work and the people you work with
  • Flexibility in how we operate, intended to accommodate a growing and dynamic law firm environment
  • Team player with a “no task too small” attitude.

Benefits and Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $150,000-$200,000 depending on experience, with a compelling bonus structure. Senior level attorneys are eligible for a bonus after reaching 1,500 billable hours permitting time for business development.

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (part of premium is paid by GM)
  • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Colorado Bar dues and CLEs

Goodspeed Merrill is located near Lincoln and I-25 in the Meridian Business Park

Legal Disclaimer

Goodspeed Merrill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Qualified applicants are provided an equal opportunity and selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

Associate Real Estate Attorney

Goodspeed Merrill (GM) is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its growing real estate practice. The successful candidate will be currently licensed in Colorado, have approximately 4+ years of relevant real estate experience, and possess a strong desire to serve their clients. A portable book of business is a bonus, but not required.

As part of our application process, please complete the Culture Index Assessment. Copy and paste this link in your browser:

https://go.cultureindex.com/p/LLzm71YBxe2ytiX0agm

Job Description

Key Results:

  • Execute projects in a timely and professional manner.
  • Build and nurture positive relationships with clients and team members.
  • Attain minimum billing hours (utilization) on a monthly and annual basis
  • Attain Effective Rate goals on a monthly and annual basis

Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of relevant real estate experience
  • Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.
  • Licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado.

Skills & Abilities:

  • Sufficient experience to be comfortable planning and accomplishing goals with a certain degree of creativity and latitude, while performing a variety of tasks under the general supervision of the supervising partner or senior attorney.
  • Experience with land use, multi/planned use development and entitlement work
  • Excellent drafting skills coupled with strong analytical skills and the ability to formulate, consider, and evaluate potential solutions and to execute on chosen strategies.
  • An attorney who is determined, professional, well-informed, knowledgeable, attentive, and proactive.
  • The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with commercial acquisitions and dispositions, including title and survey review and negotiations, and commercial leasing (office, warehouse, and retail).
  • Candidates with experience drafting covenants, commercial development and/or land use.
  • Desire for a long-term rewarding career

To work with GM you should appreciate:

  • A client first mindset and willingness to put in extra effort as client priorities dictate
  • A culture of high achievement while enjoying the work and the people you work with
  • Flexibility in how we operate, intended to accommodate a growing and dynamic law firm Environment
  • Team player with “no task too small” attitude

Benefits and Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $110,000-$125,000 depending on experience, with a compelling bonus structure.

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (part of premium is paid by GM)
  • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Colorado Bar dues and CLEs

Goodspeed Merrill is located near Lincoln and I-25 in the Meridian Business Park

Legal Disclaimer

Goodspeed Merrill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Qualified applicants are provided an equal opportunity and selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

Senior Tax Attorney – Corporate

Goodspeed Merrill (GM), is seeking a Senior Tax Attorney to join its Corporate Law practice. This role requires knowledge of and demonstrated experience in Tax Law, Corporate services and complex transactions with 8+ years of relevant experience and a desire to serve their clients exceptionally.

As part of our application process, please complete the Culture Index Assessment. Copy and paste this link in your browser:

https://go.cultureindex.com/p/7oX8jnH8wZFOpau00Dca

Job Description

Key Results:

  • Proportionately contribute to overall client satisfaction and firm revenue/profitability goals
  • Achieve positive reviews from clients
  • Attain minimum billing hours (utilization) on a monthly and annual basis
  • Attain effective rate goals on a monthly and annual basis
  • Develop new client referral sources for business development on an annual basis that leads to growth for the Practice and Firm
  • Establish team policies and procedures

Qualifications:

  • 8 + years of relevant law firm experience
  • Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school
  • Licensed to practice law preferably in the state of Colorado
  • LLM preferred (equivalent considered)

Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team conducting research, preparing legal documents, analysis of tax mitigation techniques, transaction structure, forward-looking tax strategies, and performing other duties to ensure clients receive the best and most cost-effective legal solutions
  • In-depth knowledge of tax-free acquisition/merger structures, deep familiarity with tiered entities, corporate conversions, complex partnership agreements (with profits interests), S-corp F-reorgs, , 1202/Qualified Small Business Stock, incentive comp/stock option plan design and implementation, exit strategies and 409A implications.
  • Preferred but not required, familiarity with ESOPs, Qualified Opportunity Zone, captive insurance and charitable planning structures, IP holding company structuring, retirement planning techniques 1031 like-kind exchange and developer/land banking structures for real property
  • Develop implementation strategy and coordinate through closing
  • Excellent drafting skills coupled with the ability to formulate, consider and select the most appropriate solutions, including visualization of related-entity relationships for client understanding
  • Strong organizational skills and a self-starter with the ability to prioritize/manage workflow to meet deadlines
  • Top candidates will display natural leadership qualities with exceptional interpersonal, written, and speaking skills; must be willing to engage regularly with clients
  • Open to mentoring/supervising junior attorneys and collaboration with trust & estate dept
  • Continuous collaboration with Corporate and M & A attorneys providing tax counsel for complex transactions
  • Desire for a long-term rewarding career

To work with GM you should appreciate:

  • A client first mindset and willingness to put in extra effort as client priorities dictate
  • A culture of high achievement while enjoying the work and the people you work with
  • Flexibility to accommodate a growing and dynamic law firm environment
  • Team player with a “no task too small” attitude

Benefits and Compensation

The salary range for this position is $150,000-$180,000 depending on experience, with a compelling bonus structure.

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (part of premium is paid by GM)
  • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Colorado Bar dues and CLEs

Goodspeed Merrill is located near Lincoln and I-25 in the Meridian Business Park

Legal Disclaimer

Goodspeed Merrill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Qualified applicants are provided an equal opportunity and selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

Corporate Attorney

Goodspeed Merrill (G|M), a rapidly growing full-service business law firm located in South Metro Denver’s up-and-coming Meridian Community, is seeking a Mid-to-Senior Corporate/M&A Attorney to join it’s Corporate Law practice.

This role requires knowledge of and demonstrated experience in Corporate Services with strong fundamentals in general corporate matters including, mergers & acquisitions, corporate formation, corporate structuring, drafting and review of operating agreements, bylaws, shareholder agreements and other similar corporate documents, equity purchase and sale transactions, corporate governance, and contracts drafting & review.

As part of our application process, please complete the Culture Index Assessment. Copy and paste this link in your browser:

https://go.cultureindex.com/p/C2TrUzKB0X7TTXX

Job Description

Key Results:

  • Proportionately contribute to overall client satisfaction and firm revenue/profitability goals
  • Achieve positive reviews from clients
  • Attain minimum billing hours (utilization) on a monthly and annual basis
  • Attain Effective Rate goals on a monthly and annual basis
  • Develop new client referral sources for business development on an annual basis that leads to growth for the Practice and Firm

Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of experience
  • Juris doctorate from an accredited university
  • Licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado

Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team conducting research, preparing legal
    documents, and performing other duties to ensure clients receive the best and most cost-effective legal solutions
  • Develop implementation strategy and coordinate and consummate preparation of relevant documents
  • Excellent drafting skills coupled with the ability to formulate, consider and select the most appropriate solutions
  • Strong organizational skills and a self-starter with the ability to prioritize/manage workflow to meet deadlines
  • Top candidates will display natural leadership qualities with exceptional interpersonal, written, and speaking skills
  • Desire for a long-term rewarding career

To work with G|M you should appreciate:

  • A client first mindset and willingness to put in extra effort as client priorities dictate
  • A culture of high achievement while enjoying the work and the people you work with
  • Flexibility in how we operate, intended to accommodate a growing and dynamic law firm environment

Outstanding Benefits Including:

  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (partial payment by G|M)
  • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Colorado Bar dues and CLEs paid for
  • In-house mentoring program
  • We offer competitive compensation commensurate with experience and other factors
  • G|M attorneys have a compelling bonus structure based on billable hour thresholds, origination of client matters, and collected revenues, with an average bonus potential of $12,000-$35,000. Base salary ranging from $130,000 – $160,000.
  • G|M is located in Meridian, right off of Lincoln and 25.

Legal Disclaimer

Goodspeed Merrill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Qualified applicants are provided an equal opportunity and selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

Litigation Senior Associate Attorney

Goodspeed Merrill (G|M) is a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm committed to providing top-notch legal services to our diverse client base. With a focus on excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction, we take pride in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. G|M attorneys are known for sound judgment and decision-making along with outstanding problem-solving skills. They are, as a rule, determined, professional, and well-informed. G|M is where passion meets excellence.

G|M seeks an experienced Litigation Associate Attorney with 5+ years of experience. We are looking for an attorney who is passionate about the law, clients and his or her team; enjoys a culture of high achievement; and wants to be part of a growing and dynamic law firm.

The successful Litigation Associate Attorney candidate will have the knowledge and experience necessary to support the firm’s busy commercial, real estate, and employment litigation practices. The preferred Litigation candidate will decisively execute projects, have excellent writing and analytical skills, and enjoy working as part of a strong team. The preferred candidates will have a record of demonstrated leadership, have experience taking/defending depositions, and some trial experience.

As part of our application process, could you please complete the survey linked below?

https://go.cultureindex.com/p/bQovyeCuL8 

Job Description

Key Results:

  • Execute projects in a timely and professional manner.
  • Build and nurture positive relationships with team members and clients.
  • Independently manage their caseload, demonstrating the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently and effectively.
  • Provide structured and factually accurate analysis and advice to clients, ensuring clear and direct communication at all stages of the litigation process.

Requirements:

  • 5+years of active litigation experience in commercial, real estate, and/or employment litigation in Colorado state courts.
  • Aptitude and experience to plan and accomplish goals with efficiency, independence, and creativity, while working with a supervising partner or senior attorney.
  • Excellent writing skills coupled with strong analytical skills and the ability to formulate,
  • consider, and evaluate potential solutions and to execute on chosen strategies.
  • Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.
  • Licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado
  • Team player with a “no task too small” attitude.
  • An attorney who is determined, professional, well-informed, knowledgeable, attentive, and proactive, and clear in communication.

To work with G|M you should appreciate:

  • A team culture of high achievement while enjoying the work and the people you work with
  • A client-first mindset and willingness to put in extra effort as client priorities dictate
  • Flexibility in how we operate, intended to accommodate a growing and dynamic law firm environment

Benefits and Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $130,000-$160,000 depending on experience. Additional bonus potential – $12,000 – $35,000. We have a dynamic bonus program for Associate level attorneys which permits time for business development without sacrificing bonus eligibility after achieving 1,600 billable hours.

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (part of premium is paid by G|M)
  • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Colorado Bar dues and CLEs
  • In-house mentoring program

Goodspeed Merrill is located near Lincoln and I-25 in the Meridian Business Park