Assistant Genera Counsel - Established Asset Manager
Assistant General Counsel - Established Asset Manager (Seattle, WA)
Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Minimum 3+ years corporate transactional experience
Overview
An established asset management firm in Seattle is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join its growing legal team. This individual will work closely with senior attorneys and business partners across the organization, providing legal support on a wide range of transactional, regulatory, and corporate matters. The ideal candidate is a proactive, business‑minded attorney who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working across multiple subject areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Mergers & Acquisitions:
Support the evaluation, structuring, negotiation, and execution of M&A transactions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. - Investment Management:
Advise on the formation, governance, and operation of investment vehicles; assist with investment advisory and asset management‑related regulatory matters. - Real Estate Transactions:
Provide legal support for acquisitions, dispositions, financings, leasing, and ongoing asset management activities for commercial real estate investments. - Fund Management:
Assist with the structuring, launch, and administration of private investment funds, including reviewing offering documents, subscription materials, and investor communications. - Corporate Governance & General Commercial Matters:
Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements; support ongoing corporate governance, compliance, and risk‑management initiatives. - Cross‑Functional Collaboration:
Partner with investment, finance, operations, and compliance teams to support business objectives while managing legal risk.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar; ability to become licensed in Washington or qualify for in‑house counsel registration.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant corporate transactional experience, preferably from a law firm or in‑house legal department.
- Experience in M&A, investment management, real estate transactions, and/or fund formation strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to balance legal considerations with business objectives.
- Excellent communication, drafting, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
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