Sr. Associate - Investment Management (5-8 yrs) - Seattle

Permanent Placements LLC; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 205,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer"s

Disability and life insurance

Parental leave

Commuter allowance

Annual bonus opportunities

Billable credit for approved pro bono—

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking an Investment Management Associate for a Seattle law firm with a premier institutional investment management practice. 5-8 years of transactional experience expected; represent institutional investors on sophisticated investments.

The role offers hybrid work in Seattle, strong mentorship, exposure to pension plans, endowments, universities, insurers, and complex fund formation matters. Salary range $205,000-$265,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law.
• 5-8 years of relevant transactional experience across investment management, funds, private equity, capital raising.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple sophisticated matters simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Represent institutional investors in a wide range of investment transactions.
• Advise clients on: Private equity investments, Hedge fund investments, Venture capital investments, Real estate investments, Alternative investment structures, Fund formation and investment management matters.
• Review, draft, and negotiate sophisticated investment and transaction documents.
• Conduct due diligence and risk analysis on investment opportunities.
• Manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously.
• Coordinate with attorneys across various practice groups on complex matters.
• Provide practical and strategic advice to institutional investor clients.
• Maintain strong client relationships through responsive and efficient service.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Project management

Independent / collaborative work

Client service

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Investment Management Associate

Our client, a highly regarded law firm with one of the nation's premier institutional investment management practices, is seeking an Investment Management Associate with 5-8 years of relevant transactional experience to join its Seattle office.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney interested in representing institutional investors on sophisticated investment transactions. The practice advises public and private pension plans, endowments, universities, sovereign entities, and insurance companies on a broad range of traditional and alternative investments. The successful candidate will play a meaningful role in complex transactions while working alongside a collaborative team recognized nationally for its work in the investment management space.

Responsibilities

• Represent institutional investors in a wide range of investment transactions
• Advise clients on:
  • Private equity investments
  • Hedge fund investments
  • Venture capital investments
  • Real estate investments
  • Alternative investment structures
  • Fund formation and investment management matters
• Review, draft, and negotiate sophisticated investment and transaction documents
• Conduct due diligence and risk analysis on investment opportunities
• Manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously
• Coordinate with attorneys across various practice groups on complex matters
• Provide practical and strategic advice to institutional investor clients
• Maintain strong client relationships through responsive and efficient service

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active license to practice law
• 5-8 years of relevant transactional experience, including experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Investment management
  • Investment funds
  • Fund formation
  • Private equity transactions
  • Capital raising
  • Related transactional practices
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to handle multiple sophisticated matters simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Commitment to exceptional client service

Why This Opportunity

Our client is home to one of the country's most active and respected institutional investment management practices. Attorneys benefit from:

• Representation of some of the nation's largest institutional investors
• Exposure to sophisticated alternative investment transactions
• Collaboration with experienced practitioners across multiple disciplines
• Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Significant responsibility and client interaction
• Opportunities to participate in meaningful pro bono and community service initiatives
• A collaborative and inclusive team culture

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $205,000 - $265,000 annually
• Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Parental leave
• Commuter allowance
• Annual bonus opportunities
• Billable credit for approved pro bono work
• Billable credit for approved diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Additional professional development and wellness programs

Location

• Seattle, Washington
• Candidates interested in relocating to Seattle will be considered
• Hybrid work flexibility available

Our client is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative workplace and seeks attorneys who are excited to build sophisticated investment management practices while delivering exceptional service to institutional investor clients.