Transactional Associate Attorney
Orion Placement, Denver, CO, United States
Pay:
$105,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Join a premier Colorado practice serving community associations and boards with steady, sophisticated work
Build a niche, highly transferable skill set across real estate, governance, contracts, and fair housing issues
Work directly with clients and decision‑makers, with meaningful responsibility and autonomy
Handle a wide mix of transactional matters that stay interesting and high impact
Strong compensation range, annual reviews, bonus potential, and long term upside with profit sharing
Location:
Lakewood, Colorado. This is an on‑site role for the first year to support training and collaboration, with hybrid potential after about 1 year based on performance and business needs.
Note:
Must be licensed to practice law in Colorado and have 5+ years of progressively responsible transactional and/or litigation experience in real estate, nonprofit/corporate governance, and contract review.
About Us
We are a respected Colorado law practice that serves community associations and covenant‑controlled communities statewide. We advise boards and management teams on the legal issues that impact how communities operate day to day, from governance and rulemaking to contracts and complex real estate matters. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
Review and analyze governing documents, statutes, case law, contracts, insurance policies, and real estate documents
Draft and revise contracts, opinion letters, governing documents, rules, easement agreements, and licenses
Provide clear written and verbal guidance to clients, including practical recommendations and risk analysis
Conduct legal research using available resources and legal research platforms
Lead and support negotiations to resolve matters efficiently and professionally
Communicate regularly with clients by phone, email, and written correspondence to provide updates and next steps
Attend board and annual meetings as appropriate, including occasional evening meetings
Support marketing and business development efforts, including participation in client education programs
Stay organized, capture time accurately, and manage multiple priorities with consistent follow‑through
Qualifications
Active Colorado bar license, in good standing
5+ years of progressively responsible transactional and/or litigation experience
Experience across real estate, nonprofit or corporate governance, contract review, and related advisory work
Strong analytical skills and ability to translate legal complexity into clear client guidance
Excellent communication skills with non‑lawyer audiences (boards and management)
Strong writing, attention to detail, and professional judgment
Comfortable managing competing deadlines and capturing time consistently
Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, and legal research tools (case management and billing software a plus)
Why You Will Love Working Here
High trust environment with meaningful responsibility and direct client impact
Variety in matters, with consistent work and clear expectations
Strong benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, disability, life, AD&D, 401(k) with employer contribution, and profit sharing
Annual compensation reviews and bonus consideration
JPC-972
Job Type: Full‑time
Benefits
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
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$105,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Join a premier Colorado practice serving community associations and boards with steady, sophisticated work
Build a niche, highly transferable skill set across real estate, governance, contracts, and fair housing issues
Work directly with clients and decision‑makers, with meaningful responsibility and autonomy
Handle a wide mix of transactional matters that stay interesting and high impact
Strong compensation range, annual reviews, bonus potential, and long term upside with profit sharing
Location:
Lakewood, Colorado. This is an on‑site role for the first year to support training and collaboration, with hybrid potential after about 1 year based on performance and business needs.
Note:
Must be licensed to practice law in Colorado and have 5+ years of progressively responsible transactional and/or litigation experience in real estate, nonprofit/corporate governance, and contract review.
About Us
We are a respected Colorado law practice that serves community associations and covenant‑controlled communities statewide. We advise boards and management teams on the legal issues that impact how communities operate day to day, from governance and rulemaking to contracts and complex real estate matters. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
Review and analyze governing documents, statutes, case law, contracts, insurance policies, and real estate documents
Draft and revise contracts, opinion letters, governing documents, rules, easement agreements, and licenses
Provide clear written and verbal guidance to clients, including practical recommendations and risk analysis
Conduct legal research using available resources and legal research platforms
Lead and support negotiations to resolve matters efficiently and professionally
Communicate regularly with clients by phone, email, and written correspondence to provide updates and next steps
Attend board and annual meetings as appropriate, including occasional evening meetings
Support marketing and business development efforts, including participation in client education programs
Stay organized, capture time accurately, and manage multiple priorities with consistent follow‑through
Qualifications
Active Colorado bar license, in good standing
5+ years of progressively responsible transactional and/or litigation experience
Experience across real estate, nonprofit or corporate governance, contract review, and related advisory work
Strong analytical skills and ability to translate legal complexity into clear client guidance
Excellent communication skills with non‑lawyer audiences (boards and management)
Strong writing, attention to detail, and professional judgment
Comfortable managing competing deadlines and capturing time consistently
Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, and legal research tools (case management and billing software a plus)
Why You Will Love Working Here
High trust environment with meaningful responsibility and direct client impact
Variety in matters, with consistent work and clear expectations
Strong benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, disability, life, AD&D, 401(k) with employer contribution, and profit sharing
Annual compensation reviews and bonus consideration
JPC-972
Job Type: Full‑time
Benefits
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
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