Description

Cairncross & Hempelmann, P.S. (“CH&”) is a full-service law firm in Seattle that advises our diverse client base in multiple practice areas, including land use, real estate, construction, business, corporate finance, litigation, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. Our hallmark culture hinges upon respect, collegiality, and genuine care which extends to all CH& employees, as well as to our clients and their teams. 

Requirements

We are currently seeking a Senior Corporate Attorney to step in and work with existing sophisticated clients who have long-standing relationships with senior partners at the firm who are ready to transition those relationships.  The ideal candidate would join the firm with less than a whole book of business and can continue to grow their practice.    

This position entails the following:

Essential Functions & Responsibilities: 

• Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of corporate issues, including mergers and acquisitions, finance, corporate governance, and securities law compliance
• Draft, review, and negotiate various types of commercial contracts and agreements
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including federal and state securities laws
• Coordinate with external legal counsel as needed
• Provide training and guidance to other members of the legal team and company employees
• Ability to maintain attention to detail and produce accurate work 
• Ability to work in a high-demand, fast-paced environment and meet short deadlines
• Professional interaction with others in-person, in virtual meetings and through email and phone, using critical thinking and listening skills
• Must be able to spend long periods of time in a stationary position working at a computer workstation (sit/stand desk is available)    

Secondary Functions: 

• Attend Corporate Group and other meetings and firm events, as required
• Participate in business development activities and initiatives
• Initiate and respond to phone calls, emails, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

• Supervise the work of more junior attorneys, legal assistants, and possibly paralegals

The ideal Senior Corporate Attorney would have the following:

 Education and/or Experience:  

• Undergraduate and JD degrees from accredited academic institutions
• Current WSBA membership
• At least 10 years of practice as a corporate attorney

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent legal writing and oral communication skills
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, finance, corporate governance, and securities law
• Demonstrated ability to provide sound legal advice on complex matters
• Proven ability to develop business
• Effective delegation and training skills
• Good business judgment and ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-attorneys
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Able to collaborate as part of a team, but also work independently

Our firm is committed to racial equality and social justice and our Racial Equality & Social Justice Plan invites all attorneys and staff to engage, take action, and continue to broaden diversity and awareness in our communities. The CH& Diversity Team was started in 2004 and drives the firm’s initiatives and action. For more information, go to Diversity | Cairncross & Hempelmann.

Anticipated minimum annual base pay compensation range is: $175,000 - $300,000.  This range could expand, depending on the candidate’s book of business. 

Benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• Medical and Vision insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account Plan 
• Cafeteria Plan 
• Life / AD&D insurance, Long-term Disability insurance, Whole life with Long-term care rider
• Retirement Plan 401(k)
• Vacation
• Sick/Safe Leave
• Orca Pass/parking subsidy.

 Send cover letter and resume to careers@cairncross.com.

 No phone calls, please.