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Corporate Associate Attorney – Midlevel

Corporate & Securities

Seattle, WA

Hybrid – Full-Time

1,850 hours annual minimum with bonuses tied to exceeding

Salary of $260,000 - $390,000

The Firm:

A nationally recognized AmLaw firm consistently ranked among Fortune’s Best Places to Work. With a collaborative culture and a reputation for sophisticated transactional work, this firm advises companies across all stages of growth — from emerging ventures to established enterprises — across a broad range of industries.

The Chicago office’s Corporate & Securities group continues to expand and is seeking a midlevel associate to support its strategic transactional platform.

Description:

• The firm is seeking a midlevel associate (3–5 years) to join its Corporate & Securities practice. The group handles strategic transactions and financings for companies at every stage of the growth cycle, along with complex commercial contracting and corporate governance matters.
• You will work on mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, and high-level corporate matters that shape the trajectory of growing businesses. Expect direct involvement in drafting and negotiating transaction documents, managing deal flow, advising on governance issues, and supporting clients through pivotal inflection points.
• This is not a siloed role. You’ll collaborate closely with experienced partners and cross-functional teams while maintaining meaningful responsibility on sophisticated matters.
• The ideal candidate is comfortable inside a deal room, understands transaction pacing, and knows how to balance precision with efficiency. Strong judgment, client-facing maturity, and the ability to manage multiple active matters simultaneously are essential.

Qualifications:

• J.D. with strong academic credentials
• 3–5 years corporate transactional experience
• Experience at an AmLaw or comparable national firm preferred
• Mergers and acquisitions experience
• Experience with financing transactions
• Complex commercial contracting experience
• Corporate governance advisory experience
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple active deals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: $260,000 – $390,000 annually (based on qualifications and experience)
• 1850 hours billable minimum with bonus tied to exceeding
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Personal medical and parental leave
• Up to ten paid holidays
• Family care benefits

This job advertisement is a general announcement created to attract qualified candidates on behalf of our client. It is not a complete job description or an offer of employment. Salary and benefits details may vary and are not always disclosed. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages individuals of all religions, nationalities, genders, sexualities, ideologies, creeds, beliefs or backgrounds who are qualified for the role to apply!