Senior Corporate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Corporate Attorney in Seattle, WA. The successful candidate will work with sophisticated clients and support the transition of long-standing relationships from senior partners. This role offers the opportunity to grow a practice within a collaborative environment.

Duties

• Provide legal advice on corporate issues, including mergers and acquisitions, finance, and securities law compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state securities laws.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel as needed.
• Provide training and guidance to legal team members and company employees.
• Maintain attention to detail and produce accurate work.
• Work in a high-demand, fast-paced environment and meet short deadlines.
• Engage professionally in-person, virtually, and through email and phone.
• Supervise junior attorneys, legal assistants, and possibly paralegals.

Requirements

• Undergraduate and JD degrees from accredited institutions.
• Current WSBA membership.At least 10 years of practice as a corporate attorney.

Education

• Undergraduate and JD degrees from accredited academic institutions.

Certifications

• Current WSBA membership.

Skills

• Excellent legal writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, finance, and securities law.
• Ability to provide sound legal advice on complex matters.
• Proven ability to develop business.
• Effective delegation and training skills.
• Good business judgment and ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Medical and Vision insurance.
• Voluntary Dental insurance.
• Health Reimbursement Account Plan.
• Cafeteria Plan.
• Life / AD&D insurance, Long-term Disability insurance, Whole life with Long-term care rider.
• Retirement Plan 401(k).
• Vacation.
• Sick/Safe Leave.
• Orca Pass/parking subsidy.