Pay: $135,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build a rewarding legal career with an established, full-service law firm that values collaboration, professional growth, and lasting client relationships.
• Work on engaging real estate transactions, business law matters, and special district projects that make a meaningful impact on businesses and communities.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, and an employer-matched 401(k) with immediate vesting.
• Receive paid time off, a generous holiday schedule, paid continuing legal education, and discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys across multiple practice areas while developing your expertise and expanding your professional network.
• Bring your existing client relationships or book of business and explore additional compensation opportunities.

Location

Castle Rock, CO | 100% On-site

Join our welcoming team in Castle Rock, where you'll enjoy a collaborative, in-person environment and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with colleagues and clients. We are seeking candidates who currently live within commuting distance, preferably in Castle Rock, Douglas County, or the immediate surrounding areas. While a hybrid schedule may be considered in the future, this position is currently fully in-office.

Note

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Colorado, have 4+ years of transactional legal experience involving real estate, business law, or special districts, and currently reside within commuting distance of Castle Rock. We are not considering out-of-state candidates or relocation applicants. An existing book of business is preferred but not required.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established, full-service law firm committed to delivering practical, responsive legal solutions to individuals, businesses, and organizations. Our collaborative approach brings together attorneys across diverse practice areas to provide comprehensive legal services while maintaining close, lasting client relationships.

We believe great legal work starts with talented people who value teamwork, professional integrity, and exceptional client service. Join us and build a meaningful career where your experience, contributions, and professional growth truly matter.

Job Description

As a Transactional Associate Attorney, you'll work with a diverse client base on business transactions, real estate matters, and special district projects. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful legal work, develop strong client relationships, and collaborate with attorneys across our practice areas.

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, real estate agreements, and business transaction documents.
• Advise businesses, property owners, and other clients on transactional legal matters and practical solutions.
• Assist with real estate acquisitions, sales, development, leasing, and related transactions.
• Handle business formation, corporate governance, and general business law matters.
• Support special district matters, including agreements, governance, and related legal issues.
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, accurate, and persuasive legal documents.
• Manage multiple client matters independently while collaborating with colleagues across the firm.
• Develop lasting client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of our practice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Colorado Bar license in good standing.
• 4+ years of transactional legal experience involving real estate, business law, or special districts.
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, legal research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and provide practical legal guidance.
• A collaborative, client-focused approach and strong professional judgment.
• Existing client relationships or a book of business are preferred but not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer the opportunity to do meaningful legal work in a supportive, team-oriented environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. You'll work alongside experienced attorneys, build lasting relationships with clients, and continue growing your practice while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and discretionary bonus opportunities.

We value attorneys who take pride in their work, care about their clients, and want to build a rewarding, long-term career. If you're ready to bring your transactional experience to a collaborative firm where you can make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: CO bar license. 4+ yrs of transactional legal experience involving real estate, business law, or special districts. 

• Required Years as Associate: 4+ years of relevant transactional legal experience.
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): 4 to 6 years: $135K to $145K; 
• 7 to 9 years: $145K to $150K; 
• 10+ years: $150K to $155K;
• $155K+ possible with a book of business.

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Established full-service law firm in Castle Rock, CO, serving businesses, individuals, and special districts. Hiring a CO-licensed Transactional Associate Attorney with 4+ years of real estate, business law, or special district experience. Fully on-site, local candidates only, $135K to $155K, with higher compensation possible for attorneys bringing a book of business.

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• Client job title: Associate Attorney
• Location: Castle Rock, CO
• On-site, hybrid, remote: 100% On-site
• Experience: 4
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Transactional Associate Attorney, Real Estate Attorney, Business Law Attorney, Corporate Attorney, Special District Attorney, Commercial Real Estate, Business Transactions, Contract Drafting, Colorado Bar.

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