Investment Management Mid-Level Associate Attorney

Investment Management Mid-Level Associate Attorney: Direct Counsel is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of relevant transactional experience to join a nationally recognized investment management practice at a leading law firm in Seattle. The practice represents major institutional investors, including public and private pension funds, endowments, universities, sovereign entities, and insurance companies, in a broad range of traditional and alternative investment transactions. The team has extensive experience advising institutional investors on alternative investments and related matters.

Responsibilities: Advise institutional investors on a broad range of investment management and alternative investment transactions. Support matters involving investment funds, fund formation, private equity transactions, and capital raising. Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents and related agreements. Manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail. Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to provide strategic legal advice and comprehensive client support. Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, high-quality service. Qualifications3–5 years of experience in investment management, investment funds, fund formation, private equity transactions, capital raising, or other relevant transactional work. J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school. Active bar admission. Strong academic credentials and excellent analytical, drafting, and writing skills. Exceptional communication and organizational abilities. Ability to manage significant individual responsibilities and multiple projects concurrently. Strong attention to detail and commitment to outstanding client service. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Location: Seattle, Washington. Candidates currently located in or interested in relocating to Seattle will be considered. Compensation$195,000–$235,000 annually, depending on relevant experience, location, and other job-related factors.

Additional Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions. Commuter allowance. Disability and life insurance. Parental leave. Annual bonus opportunities. Billable hour credit for approved pro bono and diversity, equity, and inclusion work.