Associate Attorney - Transactional

Associate Attorney, Transactional Seattle, WA (100% In-Office) $125,000 - $136,500 Base Salary + Comprehensive Benefits I'm partnering with a well-established and highly respected Seattle law firm to identify a Transactional Associate Attorney to join its Business and Corporate practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys working on a broad range of business and transactional matters and wants to develop into a trusted advisor for business clients. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes a proactive approach to client service, enjoys strategic problem-solving, and is eager to assume increasing responsibility in sophisticated transactions. Working directly alongside experienced partners, you'll receive meaningful mentorship while gaining hands-on experience with a variety of corporate and commercial matters. Just as important as strong legal skills are the relationship-building abilities that help clients navigate complex business decisions with confidence. What You'll Do Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements Advise clients on business formation, governance, and operational matters Support mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, and other corporate transactions Assist clients with federal, state, and local business tax matters Draft and negotiate leases and related real estate agreements Conduct legal research and provide practical business-focused advice Collaborate directly with partners on sophisticated transactional matters Develop and maintain strong client relationships through responsive and effective service Qualifications Active membership in the Washington State Bar Experience with business and corporate transactions Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills Ability to independently manage assignments while collaborating effectively with colleagues Preferred Experience with mergers and acquisitions Experience advising closely held businesses Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax issues affecting businesses Experience with commercial leasing and real estate transactions Interest in taking on leadership and strategic client-facing responsibilities Highlights of the Role Diverse mix of business, corporate, and transactional work Direct access to experienced partners and meaningful mentorship #J-18808-Ljbffr CyberCoders