Assistant Attorney General - Revenue & Finance Division, Seattle

All employees and volunteers of the Washington State Attorney General's Office serve a crucial role in the protection of the state, its people and resources, thereby providing an incomparable degree of job satisfaction. The AGO is composed of diverse, collegial and supremely talented legal professionals who are resolute in their commitment to public service and share the common goal of advancing the public interest. For more information about the AGO, we encourage you to review the Office's Annual Report which can be found HERE and view THIS VIDEO.

The Office appreciates the benefits of a healthy life-work balance as well as a respectful, inclusive and diverse workplace. Successful candidates will join an Office in which every person is committed to providing exceptional legal services and where individual professional development is encouraged and supported. The exceptional benefits of joining the AGO include: 

• A competitive benefit package that includes affordable medical plan options, dental benefits and retirement plans
• Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Military and Civil Leave and Paid Holidays
• Transparent salary schedule - AAG salaries are set between $76,752 and $149,508.  The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA
• The AGO will pay the general bar dues of someone who begins their assignment on or before January 31st per Article 10.8 of the AWAAG CBA
• Flex schedules and telecommuting options
• A formal AAG mentoring program that complements the AGO's inherently collegial and supportive environment
• Health and wellness program
• Training and career development program that is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwide 

The Washington State Attorney General’s Office seeks an attorney to serve in its Revenue and Finance Division in downtown Seattle, WA representing the Washington State Investment Board (WSIB).

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Writing clear client advice memoranda;
• Reviewing, negotiating, and drafting complex investment contracts related to private market investments (i.e., private equity, real estate, tangible assets, and the innovation portfolio) of the State’s retirement funds (and other trust funds) in consultation with outside special assistant attorneys general and investment officers at the WSIB;
• Reviewing contract amendments, consents, limited partner advisory committee consents, and most favored nation election forms;
• Providing legal advice, both written and oral, relating to investments, securities, pensions, employee benefits, constitutional law, tax, open public meetings, public records, and board governance;
• Providing litigation recommendations to the WSIB with respect to domestic and foreign securities litigation.

In addition to meeting the requirements to serve as an Assistant Attorney General, the successful applicant for this position must have: 

• At least three years of experience as a transactional attorney working with investments  (or a combination of at least one year of experience as an attorney AND at least three years’ work experience in finance/investments);
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills and the ability to consistently produce high-quality work;
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to successfully handle competing, time-sensitive assignments; 
• The ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships; 
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively;
• Demonstrated client advice skills, including providing high level client advice to executive leadership;
• Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills;
• A demonstrated commitment to ethics and to diversity, equity, and inclusion;
• The ability to develop and maintain great working relationships with a complex client agency and enjoying problem solving in collaboration with your clients;
• A strong commitment to public service; and
• Experience working with outside counsel.

The following skills and knowledge are preferred:

• Significant experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating complex contracts (including investment contracts and custodial contracts);
• Significant expertise with private market investments in private equity, real estate, and tangible assets, including through private investment funds (both through limited partnerships and limited liability companies), separately managed accounts, and co-investment funds;
• Familiarity with federal and state securities laws, including the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and state blue sky laws, in addition to the regulations surrounding private offerings, including Regulation D, and the rules surrounding insider trading;
• Familiarity with federal and state securities regulators, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and state securities regulators;
• Familiarity with federal and state pension laws, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA);
• Experience with federal tax law;
• Experience with domestic and foreign securities litigation;
• Familiarity with the evolving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regulatory environment;
• Experience reviewing proposed legislation; and
• Experience with state law issues including sovereign immunity, limitations on indemnification, open public meetings, public records, records retention, public procurements, internal audit, and jurisdiction and arbitration clauses.

This Assistant Attorney General position is represented by the Association of Washington Assistant Attorneys General (AWAAG) / Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) AFSCME Council 28, AFL-CIO. AAG salaries are set between $76,752 and $149,508. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA.  Positions located in King County are eligible for 5% King County Assignment Pay.  A competitive state benefits package is also offered which includes a choice of medical/dental insurance plans, retirement, life and basic long-term disability insurance.  In addition, there are non-financial benefits that include working in a collaborative and supportive work environment where professional development and work-life balance are highly valued.  The health, safety and professional satisfaction of all AGO staff and volunteers is critical to fulfilling the mission of the AGO to provide exceptional legal services. Complementing and fostering this goal is a long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship, as evidenced in the AGO's environmental policies. 

Interested applicants must apply by hitting the "apply" button above.  In addition to the on-line application, one must upload, via the system and preferably as PDFs:

• A letter of interest;
• Resume;
• Law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable); and
• Writing sample (no more than 10 pages).

If you have questions about this position and/or wish to learn more about it before applying, we encourage and welcome you to contact Division Chief Dan Jensen at Dan.Jensen@atg.wa.gov or (360) 664-9429 and AAG Tor Jernudd at Tor.Jernudd@atg.wa.gov or (360) 753-9671. This position is open until filled with a first review of March 10, 2025.  Interviews will be scheduled throughout the duration of the recruitment thus you are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.    

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Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment.  Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.

The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.  Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov.Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at1-800-676-3777orwww.washingtonrelay.com.