Investment Management Mid-Level Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of relevant transactional experience to join a nationally recognized investment management practice at a leading law firm in Seattle. The practice represents major institutional investors, including public and private pension funds, endowments, universities, sovereign entities, and insurance companies, in a broad range of traditional and alternative investment transactions. The team has extensive experience advising institutional investors on alternative investments and related matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise institutional investors on a broad range of investment management and alternative investment transactions.

• Support matters involving investment funds, fund formation, private equity transactions, and capital raising.

• Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents and related agreements.

• Manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail.

• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to provide strategic legal advice and comprehensive client support.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, high-quality service.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in investment management, investment funds, fund formation, private equity transactions, capital raising, or other relevant transactional work.

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active bar admission.

• Strong academic credentials and excellent analytical, drafting, and writing skills.

• Exceptional communication and organizational abilities.

• Ability to manage significant individual responsibilities and multiple projects concurrently.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to outstanding client service.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Location

Seattle, Washington. Candidates currently located in or interested in relocating to Seattle will be considered.

Compensation

$195,000–$235,000 annually, depending on relevant experience, location, and other job-related factors.

Additional Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.

• Commuter allowance.

• Disability and life insurance.

• Parental leave.

• Annual bonus opportunities.

• Billable hour credit for approved pro bono and diversity, equity, and inclusion work.