Junior Corporate/M&A Associate

Ballard Spahr LLP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ballard Spahr LLP in Seattle seeks a junior corporate associate with 2–4 years of relevant experience in corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and other commercial work. The firm prizes strong academic credentials and superior writing and communication skills.

Candidates must have an active Washington bar license. Ballard offers a generous compensation package, a broad benefits program, and a collaborative, mentored environment with a national profile.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate governance matters and M&A transactions.
• Strong academic credentials and writing/communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in corporate governance matters, mergers and acquisitions, and other commercial work.

Skills

Corporate governance

Mergers & acquisitions

Commercial transactions

Education

Washington state bar admission

Job description

Overview

• Candidates should have experience in corporate governance matters, mergers and acquisitions transactions, and other commercial work.
• The firm's Business and Transactions Department maintains national and regional corporate practices serving public and private companies and nonprofit organizations across virtually all industries and sectors.

Posting details

Ballard Spahr LLP, which combined with Lane Powell PC in 2025, is seeking one (1) junior corporate associate (2 – 4 years relevant experience) to join its busy and growing corporate practice in its Seattle office. Qualified candidates will have experience in corporate governance matters, mergers and acquisitions transactions, and other commercial work. Successful candidates will have strong academic credentials and superior writing and communication skills.

Ballard is a nationally recognized, AmLaw 100 law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States. Its Business and Transactions Department includes both national and regional corporate practices involving public and private companies and nonprofit organizations in virtually all industries and sectors.

These are excellent opportunities for motivated, service-oriented candidates to thrive in a collegial environment at a firm with a national profile and emphasis on mentoring, community engagement, and professional development. A career at Ballard means joining a team of talented colleagues and friends, supported by strong leadership that actively encourages professional growth. An active bar license in Washington is required.

Ballard welcomes and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Compensation and Benefits:

The annual salaries for these positions range from $220,000 to $250,000, which reflects the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will depend on several factors such as a candidate’s experience and qualifications. Effective January 1, 2027, the annual salary range for this position will be $230,000 to $270,000.

In addition to the salary for these positions, successful candidates may also be eligible for awards from an incentive bonus and/or a profit-sharing program.

Ballard also offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, short and long-term disability, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, paid time off, ten paid holidays and an employee assistance program. A detailed summary of available benefits can be found

here

on Ballard’s Careers website.

Ballard is an equal opportunity employer. The firm offers equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

SEARCH FIRMS:

Ballard is accepting submissions for these positions from search firms with which it has active fee agreements in place. For questions or more information, please contact Dana Casterella, Manager of Legal Recruiting, at

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