Corporate Associate

Job Description

Corporate Associate Attorney | Junior to Midlevel

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Location: Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; or San Francisco, CA

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About the Opportunity

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TEEMA is recruiting on behalf of an established law firm seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney with 1–5 years of law firm experience.

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You will support private companies, investors, and founders on acquisitions, venture financings, corporate governance, and other business matters. This opportunity offers exposure to complex transactions, close collaboration with experienced attorneys, and meaningful responsibility throughout the deal process.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Support buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and related strategic investments.
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• Advise businesses and their boards on governance, organizational matters, and ongoing corporate needs.
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• Assist founders and emerging companies with entity formation, financing, and legal matters as their businesses grow.
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• Support venture capital investments and equity financing transactions.
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• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, financing documents, disclosure schedules, board materials, and supporting transaction documents.
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• Conduct and coordinate due diligence, track outstanding issues, and help move transactions through closing.
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• Communicate with clients, investors, and deal teams to manage deadlines and deliverables.
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• Collaborate with attorneys in tax, employment, intellectual property, real estate, and other relevant practices.
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Qualifications

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• J.D. from an accredited law school.
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• Admission to the bar, or eligibility for admission, in the state of the selected office.
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• 1–5 years of corporate transactional experience at a law firm.
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• Strong legal drafting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
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• Ability to manage competing deadlines and contribute effectively across multiple deal teams.
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• Interest in advising private businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs.
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• Experience with M&A, venture financings, emerging companies, or general corporate counseling is preferred.
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Compensation & Benefits

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Annual Salary: US$215,000–$290,000. Actual compensation will depend on education, training, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Eligible full-time employees may also receive an annual discretionary bonus.

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Health & Insurance: Eligible full-time employees may access medical coverage with an optional Health Savings Account, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

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Time Off: Attorneys generally take approximately three weeks of vacation annually, depending on client and firm needs. The firm also provides 11 paid holidays annually and sick leave under the applicable state Sick & Safe Leave Policy.

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Additional Benefits: Available programs include a 401(k) retirement plan, healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts, an Employee Assistance Program, and commuter/transit programs. Voluntary coverage options include accident, life, disability, long-term care, and pet insurance.

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Benefits and program participation are subject to applicable eligibility requirements and plan terms.