Corporate Associate Attorney (5-9 years) - M&A

Seyfarth Shaw LLP • Seattle, WA

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you’re looking for the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

The Seattle office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP seeks a Corporate Associate with 5–9 years of experience to support its rapidly growing Corporate practice. The role will primarily focus on general corporate and transactional matters, with opportunities to work across M&A, financing, corporate governance, commercial contracts, and entity counseling.
This position is being added in response to sustained demand and the need for dedicated support for Seattle‑led transactions. The new hire will be a key contributor to a busy, expanding group with significant opportunities for responsibility and career development.

Requirements

• 5–9 years of corporate and transactional experience at an AmLaw firm or sophisticated boutique.
• Demonstrated experience managing significant portions of M&A transactions and/or financing matters.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and project‑management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a high‑volume practice.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface directly with clients.
• Washington State Bar admission (or ability to waive in).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with real estate‑related corporate or financing transactions is helpful but not required.
• Familiarity with tax‑exempt organizations or nonprofit governance is a plus.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support M&A transactions, joint ventures, commercial transactions, and financing matters.
• Draft and negotiate a wide variety of corporate documents, including operating agreements, purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and general commercial agreements.
• Advise clients on corporate governance issues, entity maintenance, board matters, and compliance.
• Handle formation, structuring, and restructuring of corporations, LLCs, partnerships, nonprofit corporations, and other entities.
• Provide day‑to‑day corporate counseling for emerging companies, growth‑stage businesses, and established enterprises.
• Work directly with Seattle‑based partners and clients to deliver consistent, high‑quality service.
• Coordinate with attorneys across Seyfarth’s national platform on multi‑office engagements.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates, paralegals, and case assistants.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and support expansion of the M&A, financing, and corporate governance practice lines.
• Help build long‑term client relationships by ensuring responsiveness, efficiency, and continuity.

Benefits

• We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels.
• We provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed