Corporate Attorney

Cairncross & Hempelmann (“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.

We are looking for an attorney to join our sophisticated Business Group. Our Business attorneys bring a wealth of experience and deep relationships with some of the Puget Sound region’s most innovative companies and individuals. We represent clients with respect to corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, business transactions, intellectual property & technology transactions, security & privacy, and employment.

This position entails the following:

• Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of corporate issues, including mergers and acquisitions, finance, corporate governance, and securities law compliance
• Draft and negotiate equity financing and convertible debt securities documents
• Conduct due diligence and manage the due diligence process in M&A transactions
• Coordinate internal and client teams in all stages of a strategic transaction
• 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)

• 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

• Supervise the work of legal assistants, and possibly paralegals

The ideal Corporate Attorney would have the following:

• Undergraduate and JD degrees from accredited academic institutions
• Current WSBA membership
• At least 6 years of practice as a corporate attorney

• 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 – $225,000. This range could expand, depending on the candidate’s book of business.

Benefits include, but are not limited to: