Associate Legal Counsel

Founded in 1971, Republic Financial Corporation has a proven track record of private investing in a diverse array of companies and assets over five decades. Republic invests in aviation assets, commercial debt, small‑market buyouts, a medical device company, troubled middle‑market companies and energy technologies. Refer to our website for our history as well as a list of some of our current holdings: We are seeking a highly motivated, business‑oriented Associate Counsel to join our in‑house legal team in Denver, Colorado. This is a full‑time, in‑office role within a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment that requires a versatile legal professional with broad generalist knowledge across multiple practice areas and industries. The ideal candidate will bring strong drafting skills, litigation experience, healthcare law knowledge, and practical business acumen to support a diverse portfolio of operations. The successful candidate must be comfortable managing multiple complex matters simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and exercising sound legal and business judgment. This role will report to, work closely with and support the Chief Legal Officer in advising leadership and driving strategic legal initiatives across the organization. Duties & Responsibilities Support the Chief Legal Officer in managing and supporting the Company’s legal affairs across multiple business lines and industries. Provide day‑to‑day legal counsel to executive leadership and operational teams across diverse business lines. Support various internal teams operating in multiple industries, providing practical and timely legal guidance tailored to business objectives. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor, customer, services, NDAs, MSAs, financing, and partnership contracts. Conduct legal and regulatory compliance analysis and research relating to various industries, including but not limited to healthcare and medical devices. Advise on healthcare regulatory matters, risk management, and compliance initiatives. Support corporate, finance, and strategic matters, including governance, entity management, acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and other complex business arrangements. Provide legal guidance related to oil and gas drilling operations and related commercial matters. Support real estate transactions, including acquisitions, leasing, development, and financing. Manage corporate governance and entity administration matters, including entity formation and maintenance, board and shareholder documentation, organizational compliance, and UCC filings and related secured transaction documentation. Identify legal risks and develop practical, business‑focused solutions that align with organizational objectives. Required Qualifications 4‑5+ years of relevant legal experience in private and/or in‑house. Juris Doctor (J.D.) from accredited law school and an active license and in good standing in at least one US state bar (CO preferred). Litigation experience, including managing or supporting active matters. Extremely proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of healthcare law and healthcare regulatory frameworks. Familiarity with medical device regulatory considerations. Experience advising multi‑industry or diversified business operations. Strategic thinker with the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives. Knowledge of privacy, data protection, and related legal compliance matters. Key Attributes Driven, organized, and have the proven ability to function in a high‑paced environment, with the experience and expertise in providing support to diverse legal issues. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with an acute ability to listen attentively and to communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization. Strong drafting, negotiation, and contract management skills, and excellent analytical, research, and problem‑solving abilities. Practical business judgment and solution‑oriented mindset. Desire to be hands on and into the details of all aspects of the business. An eagerness for working and learning in a very fast‑paced and dynamic environment. Ability to work independently while contributing collaboratively within a high‑performing team. Location Onsite in the office Travel Position may require a minimal amount of travel via airplane, car, and overnight stays. Compensation Disclosure as required by Colorado law, the annual salary range for this position is $125,000-$150,000. The actual compensation may vary based on work experience, certifications, education and skill level. This salary range is Republic’s good faith belief at the time of this posting. Work Environment & Physical Demands The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (lifting boxes, files, etc.). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color differentiation, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear. #J-18808-Ljbffr