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  • Location: Preferably Seattle, but could be any of the firm's other main offices being New York, NY; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO.
  • Salary: $260,000 to $390,000 Annually
  • Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, generous Parental Leave, and annual institutional holidays.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Corporate M&A, VC/PE Transactional Attorney to join our esteemed legal team. This role demands an individual with a robust understanding of complex corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and capital restructuring for other public and private capital market activity. The right attorney will be comfortable becoming and central and integral part of a top-tier Am Law 50 ranked and highly regarded corporate governance and transactions practice group, serving some of the most bespoke, respected and highly sought after clientele. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the due diligence process for high-stakes transactions including but not limited to: private equity buyouts, corporate exits, carve-outs, golden parachutes, recapitalizations and various other complex commercial transactions at the multi-million-dollar level.
  • Analyze, negotiate, broker, liaison and close on large complex commercial contract agreements between several entities and high-level executives.
  • Deliver pristine, top-of-the-line, iron-clad agreement terms in support of the interest of the highly demanding client-base which expects nothing less than perfection in their corporate counsel.
  • Provide cautious and strategic legal counsel on acquisitions, divestitures, and leveraged recapitalizations backed by meticulous due diligence.
  • Collaborate closely with C-Suite executives on corporate governance implementation and procedure, planning and execution to deliver impeccable service and seamless business operations
Mandatory Credentials:
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited institution.
  • Active Bar membership in good standing or immediate eligibility for admission.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience handling multi-million dollar complex commercial transactions, corporate mergers & acquistions, divestitures, restructuring and buyouts or the wide array of financial activity which occurs in the Capital Market with another Am Law 100/200 firm.
  • Superb and infallible legal writing and contract drafting skill.
  • Exemplary academic performance with accolade, awards or high recognition.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in strategic divestitures, subsidiary spin-offs, or roll-up strategies.
  • Familiarity with cross-border and international transactions.
  • Bilingual or multilingual in a language relevant to the client-base and market activity
  • Strong client relationship development and institutional big law development.
  • An L.L.M. in an advanced law degree such as Taxation, Public Finance or Corporate Structuring would be very advantageous.
  • Knowledgeable in the regulatory frameworks for publicly traded corporation acquisitions. (i.e. FINRA Series 6)

To apply you will be required to provide your Law School Transcripts, Undergraduate Transcripts, Deal Sheet or Representative Deals List and an accurate, up-to-date and official resume.

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