The Seattle office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP seeks a Corporate Counsel with 5+ years of experience to support its rapidly growing Corporate practice. The role will primarily focus on general corporate and transactional matters, with opportunities to work across M&A, financing, corporate governance, commercial contracts, and entity counseling. Learn more about our Corporate (M&A) Department.
This position is being added in response to sustained demand and the need for dedicated support for Seattle‑led transactions. The new hire will be a key contributor to a busy, expanding group with significant opportunities for responsibility and career development.
Transactional Work
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Lead and support M&A transactions, joint ventures, commercial transactions, and financing matters.
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Draft and negotiate a wide variety of corporate documents, including operating agreements, purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and general commercial agreements.
Corporate Governance & General Counseling
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Advise clients on corporate governance issues, entity maintenance, board matters, and compliance.
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Handle formation, structuring, and restructuring of corporations, LLCs, partnerships, nonprofit corporations, and other entities.
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Provide day‑to‑day corporate counseling for emerging companies, growth‑stage businesses, and established enterprises.
Client Management & Collaboration
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Work directly with Seattle‑based partners and clients to deliver consistent, high‑quality service.
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Coordinate with attorneys across Seyfarth’s national platform on multi‑office engagements.
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Supervise and mentor junior associates, paralegals, and case assistants.
Practice Growth
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Contribute to business development initiatives and support expansion of the M&A, financing, and corporate governance practice lines.
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Help build long‑term client relationships by ensuring responsiveness, efficiency, and continuity.
Required Qualifications
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5+ years of corporate and transactional experience at an AmLaw firm or sophisticated boutique.
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Demonstrated experience managing significant portions of M&A transactions and/or financing matters.
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Strong drafting, analytical, and project‑management skills.
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Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a high‑volume practice.
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface directly with clients.
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Washington State Bar admission (or ability to waive in).
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with real estate‑related corporate or financing transactions is helpful but not required.
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Familiarity with tax‑exempt organizations or nonprofit governance is a plus.
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Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
