Senior Corporate Counsel

Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

§ Title: Senior Associate – Global Corporate Transactions and Private Investment

§ Practice Area: Sophisticated Mergers, Acquisitions, and Private Equity Lifecycle Management

§ Location: Seattle, WA (preferred; can sit in New York, NY; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; or Phoenix, AZ)

§ Salary: $260,000 to $390,000 Base Compensation

(Commensurate with experience, supplemented by a discretionary performance bonus and an expansive benefits suite including 401(k), parental leave, and family care programs)

§ Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid 3/2 onsite, 1,850 hours yearly billable expectation

§ The Firm

Our client is a preeminent international legal institution, frequently distinguished as a premier workplace by major national publications and holding a prestigious position within the AmLaw 50. The firm is widely recognized for its culture of profound collaboration, mutual respect, and an unwavering commitment to client service. With top-tier rankings in Chambers and Partners for Corporate/M&A, the firm provides a world-class platform for attorneys to engage in complex, high-value transactions. This organization is renowned for fostering an environment where high-level legal talent thrives through sophisticated mentorship and access to a global network of industry-leading resources.

§ Duties

The selected candidate will act as a pivotal advisor within an expanding corporate practice, overseeing the intricacies of diverse business combinations and private target transactions. The role demands a high degree of technical precision and the ability to manage multifaceted deal workstreams autonomously.

Core responsibilities include:

⨖ Architecting and managing all phases of the transactional lifecycle for domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

⨖ Drafting and negotiating definitive transaction documents, including stock and asset purchase agreements, merger agreements, and complex disclosure schedules.

⨖ Leading the execution of private equity investments and counseling private target entities on structural and governance matters.

⨖ Orchestrating comprehensive legal due diligence processes to identify and mitigate material risks for institutional and corporate clientele.

⨖ Coordinating with specialist departments such as tax, regulatory, and intellectual property to ensure a holistic approach to transaction execution.

§ Qualifications

Successful applicants must possess a distinguished professional background and the requisite experience to contribute immediately to high-stakes matters.

⨖ Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school with a record of high academic achievement.

⨖ Active Bar membership in good standing within the jurisdiction of the chosen office location.

⨖ A minimum of three (3) years of substantive M&A experience, specifically including private equity or private target transactions.

⨖ Essential prior experience within an AmLaw 100 firm environment.

⨖ Demonstrated proficiency in leading transaction teams and managing complex closing mechanics.

§ Skills

The following attributes are highly desirable and will enable an individual to excel within the firm’s sophisticated corporate framework:

⨖ Advanced expertise in navigating the nuances of middle-market and large-cap private equity deal structures.

⨖ Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain professional gravitas when advising C-suite executives and investment principals.

⨖ A comprehensive deal sheet illustrating a diverse range of transaction types and industries.

⨖ Proven capability in managing junior associates and legal support staff to ensure efficient project delivery.

!Notice¡

*This a job advertisement on behalf of our client and does not reflect the full job description for the role. Any qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. You will need to provide law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter in order to be considered for this role. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment. and the listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during interview phase.