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INTRODUCTION

Stoel Rives LLP is seeking to add a first-year associate now or in fall 2026 to its Corporate Practice Group in Anchorage, AK.

Our Corporate Team

Our Corporate team consists of over 70 lawyers who focus on all areas of corporate law representing both public and private entities at all stages of formation and growth. Our clients are engaged in energy production and distribution, agribusiness, healthcare, computer technology, life sciences, aerospace technology, timber and forest products, mining, retail and manufacturing. We develop a deep understanding of the strategic objectives of these businesses to enhance our ability to plan and execute transactions for our clients. The variety of industries reflects the diversity of public and private companies launching, growing and operating across our footprint.

Skills & Experience Needed

Below are the skills and experience necessary for this role. Candidates might not have all these skills and experiences, but if you have many of them and are enthusiastic to develop others, we encourage you to apply.

• Connection to Alaska or compelling desire to live in Anchorage.
• Experience with, or demonstrable interest in, general corporate work, including M&A, securities, and equity and debt finance transactions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to client service and team success.
• Currently a 3L and will receive JD from an accredited law school in spring 2026, or earned JD in 2025 and have active membership or commitment to applying for the Alaska Bar.

Hours Expectations & Compensation

The hours expectation for this position is 1,800 billable hours and an “all-in” hours expectation of 2,150. The billable hours expectation includes up to 50 pro bono hours. All-in hours include the billable hours expectation as well as any additional billable hours, additional pro bono hours, and investment hours. Investment activities include business development, professional development, mentoring and coaching, recruiting, contributing to the firm’s workplace culture, and civic and community activities. To be eligible for a bonus, associates must reach or exceed 1,850 billable hours (inclusive of up to 50 pro bono hours) and meet or exceed the all-in hours expectation. The salary for this position is $155,000. Base compensation presented to an individual candidate may vary based on skills, overall experience, and market location.

Developing & Retaining Talent

Stoel Rives places a high priority on attracting, developing, and retaining lawyers and business professionals. We offer a variety of training programs and retreats addressing practice area topics and skills at all levels, as well as legal and professional skills generally. We have a coaching and mentoring program, and our new lawyer integration program provides new lawyers with the resources and information necessary to succeed after they join the firm. Finally, we have a core competency model which is a roadmap of the practical skills, abilities, and client service techniques needed for long-term success at the firm. We value lawyers and business professionals who bring to the firm different backgrounds and lived experiences. Our people bring a variety of educational backgrounds, unique career experiences, bodies of knowledge, technical abilities, and community involvement. This variety makes us better at advising and serving our clients and it ensures a positive and supportive workplace for everyone. We are proud participants in the ABA Well-Being Pledge, strongly believing that the well-being of our people is paramount to the success of the firm.

Principals only, no recruiters, please.