Corporate Associate Attorney (M&A, Corporate & Securities)

Location: Portland, OR / Seattle, WA

Salary: $225K – $315K

Advert Code: MLFS250

An outstanding opportunity is available for a talented mid-level Corporate Associate to join a highly regarded corporate practice advising a broad range of public and private companies, investors, private equity funds, venture capital funds, founders, and emerging growth businesses.

This role offers exposure to sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions while working alongside experienced practitioners on complex corporate matters. It is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious attorney looking to deepen their transactional experience and build long-term client relationships within a collaborative and growth-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financings, and other strategic commercial transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate acquisition agreements and related transaction documentation.
• Counsel clients on corporate governance and securities matters.
• Work closely with founders, investors, private equity and venture capital funds, and established businesses across a variety of industries.
• Manage multiple transactions while collaborating with colleagues and maintaining exceptional client service.

Candidate Profile

• 2–5 years of corporate transactional experience gained within a law firm.
• Strong experience handling mergers and acquisitions, venture capital transactions, and general corporate matters.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate sophisticated transaction documents.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills with strong commercial judgment.
• Ability to manage client relationships and work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Previous experience working in a law firm is required.
• Licensed, or eligible to become licensed, in the relevant jurisdiction prior to joining.

What You’ll Receive

• Market-leading compensation with performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• A supportive, collegial culture with genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Meaningful involvement in high-value, sophisticated transactions from day one.
• Hybrid working model with an expectation of regular in-office collaboration.

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