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Investment Management Senior Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel

Seattle, WA 98101 • $205,000 to $265,000 / yr • 11/10/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Investment Management Senior Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney with 5–8 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 deliver strategic, commercially focused legal advice.

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, high-quality service.

Qualifications

  • 5–8 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

$205,000–$265,000 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.