Corporate Associate (2-4 yrs exp.) - Seattle

Permanent Placements LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law 100 law firm in Seattle, seeks a Corporate Associate with 2-4 years of transactional experience to join its growing Corporate Practice. The role offers meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and mentorship within a collaborative, nationally respected platform.

You will work with public and private companies, nonprofits, investors, and business owners across diverse industries, building a sophisticated practice and advancing long-term career

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar.
• 2-4 years of corporate transactional experience.
• Experience with corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on general corporate governance matters.
• Assist with mergers and acquisitions transactions from due diligence through closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents.
• Support commercial and corporate transactions across various industries.
• Prepare and review corporate organizational documents and governance materials.
• Coordinate transaction workstreams and manage closing processes.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical business-focused advice to clients.
• Work directly with partners, clients, and deal teams on sophisticated transactional matters.
• Support ongoing client counseling regarding corporate governance and operational matters.

Skills

Mergers & acquisitions

Drafting

Negotiation

Corporate governance

Client service

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

Washington State Bar

Job description

Corporate Associate

Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking a Corporate Associate with 2-4 years of transactional experience to join its growing Corporate Practice in Seattle.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to build a sophisticated corporate practice while working closely with public and private companies, nonprofit organizations, investors, and business owners across a broad range of industries. The successful candidate will receive meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and strong mentorship within a collaborative and nationally respected platform.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on general corporate governance matters
• Assist with mergers and acquisitions transactions from due diligence through closing
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents
• Support commercial and corporate transactions across various industries
• Prepare and review corporate organizational documents and governance materials
• Coordinate transaction workstreams and manage closing processes
• Conduct legal research and provide practical business-focused advice to clients
• Work directly with partners, clients, and deal teams on sophisticated transactional matters
• Support ongoing client counseling regarding corporate governance and operational matters

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar
• 2-4 years of corporate transactional experience
• Experience with:
  • Corporate governance
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Commercial transactions
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Outstanding academic credentials
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment
• Commitment to exceptional client service

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions within a collegial and growth-oriented environment. Attorneys benefit from:

• Significant responsibility and client interaction
• Exposure to complex corporate and M&A transactions
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• A collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Opportunities to work with public and private companies across numerous industries
• Long-term career advancement within a nationally recognized corporate platform

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $220,000 - $250,000 annually
• Effective January 1, 2027: $230,000 - $270,000 annually
• Eligibility for incentive bonus and profit-sharing opportunities

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities

Location

• Seattle, Washington