Investment Management Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Investment Management Associate

Seattle, WA

Join a top-ranked law firm as an Investment Management Associate and take the next step in your legal career. This Seattle-based opportunity offers the chance to work on sophisticated investment and transactional matters while collaborating with an experienced and highly regarded team of attorneys and paralegals.

The associate will advise a diverse group of sophisticated investors and organizations on a broad range of traditional and alternative investment transactions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to build a sophisticated transactional practice and develop a deeper understanding of the legal, business, and investment considerations involved in complex transactions.

The practice is highly collaborative and regularly works across multiple areas of the firm. The associate will gain exposure to a wide range of investment matters while working with attorneys who bring significant experience in this area.

Inve stment Management Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and negotiate complex investment and transactional documents
  

• Advise clients on traditional and alternative investment transactions
  

• Manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously

• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, internal attorneys, and paralegals

• Identify and communicate material legal and business issues

• Support transactions from initial review through closing

• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas

• Develop a strong understanding of investment structures and business considerations

• Provide responsive, practical, and detail-oriented client service
  

Inves tment Management Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
  

• Admission to the Washington State Bar, or eligibility to become admitted
  

• 3+ years of experience as an Associate. Investment management or institutional-investor experience is preferred but not required

• Experience in private funds, corporate transactions, finance, securities, or other sophisticated commercial matters may also be considered

• Strong academic and professional credentials

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  

• Strong negotiation and analytical abilities
  

• Exceptional attention to detail
  

• Ability to review and organize large, complex documents

• Ability to manage competing deadlines and multiple active matters
  

• Comfort working both independently and as part of a team

• Interest in developing a strong business and investment skill set
  

Benefits and Appreciation:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401K plan with matching

• Parental Leave

• Paid time-off, and holidays
  

• Annual Bonus
  

Compensation: $190,000 - $235,000 + bonus