Corporate Attorney (5-10 years) - Seattle

Seyfarth Shaw LLP • Seattle, WA

7h • $320,000 - $380,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Seattle office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP seeks a Corporate Attorney with 5–10 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. Learn more about our Corporate (M&A) Department.
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

• 5–10 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.
• For associates, 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 are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity.
• The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine).
• We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.
• 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