Corporate Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition•Seattle, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

A premier global law firm is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney to join its Seattle office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing emerging growth companies, public companies, private companies, private equity sponsors, venture capital funds, and strategic investors in sophisticated corporate transactions.

Requirements

3–6 years of corporate transactional experience gained at a sophisticated law firm
Experience representing public companies, privately held companies, emerging growth companies, venture-backed companies, private equity sponsors, and institutional investors
Experience handling mergers & acquisitions, venture capital financings, private equity investments, corporate reorganizations, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions
Experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, merger agreements, stock purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, operating agreements, financing documents, and other corporate transaction documents
Experience conducting legal due diligence, managing transaction workstreams, and coordinating multidisciplinary deal teams through closing
Experience advising clients regarding corporate governance, commercial agreements, equity financings, and general corporate matters
Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions while maintaining significant client interaction
Excellent academic credentials
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
Washington bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Responsibilities

Representing emerging growth companies, public companies, private companies, private equity sponsors, venture capital funds, and strategic investors in sophisticated corporate transactions.
Handling mergers & acquisitions, venture capital financings, private equity investments, corporate reorganizations, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions.
Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, merger agreements, stock purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, operating agreements, financing documents, and other corporate transaction documents.
Conducting legal due diligence, managing transaction workstreams, and coordinating multidisciplinary deal teams through closing.
Advising clients regarding corporate governance, commercial agreements, equity financings, and general corporate matters.
Managing sophisticated transactions independently while maintaining significant client interaction.