Associate Attorney in Washington

Career Renew is recruiting for one of its clients an Associate Attorney - this is a hybrid role in Seattle, WA, US.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join a highly regarded legal team in Seattle. This role is ideal for candidates with a solid background in civil litigation, particularly in one or more of the following practice areas:

• General Litigation Defense
• Land Use/Environmental Law
• Transportation/Trucking Defense
• Employment Defense

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and revise legal documents while advising clients on their legal rights.
• Conduct research, gather evidence, and develop strategies for litigation or defense.
• Represent clients in court and administrative settings, interpreting laws and regulations to manage legal proceedings.
• Collaborate with experts to prepare for depositions and trials.
• Prepare and defend client...

Direct Counsel is seeking a Land Use Associate Attorney to join a thriving Real Property and Land Use team in either Seattle or Bellevue, Washington. This position offers an exciting opportunity for attorneys with 1-2 years of experience in land use matters to grow their careers in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Why This Role?

• Engaging Work: Be part of a dynamic practice handling siting and acquisitions, land use permitting, and administrative land use litigation. Work with a variety of projects, including public facilities, industrial and commercial developments, and housing and mixed-use projects.
• Career Development: Expand your expertise in land development while building a successful practice with mentorship and professional growth opportunities.
• Supportive Environment: Join a...

Direct Counsel is seeking a talented midlevel associate attorney to join a thriving Business and Tax practice group. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work on sophisticated debt finance transactions and other complex matters in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

About the Role
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience in debt finance transactions, including one or more of the following areas:

• Syndicated credit facilities.
• Acquisition financings.
• Dividend recapitalizations.
• Asset-based loans.

Familiarity with secured loan documentation and Article 9 of the UCC is required.

What We’re Looking For
The successful candidate will possess:

• Excellent academic credentials and strong transactional skills.
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Position: Mid-Level Associate – Business Group
Location: Seattle, WA; Spokane, WA; Portland, OR; New York, NY; Washington, D.C.

Direct Counsel is seeking an experienced mid-level associate with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience to join its Business Group. The associate will collaborate with both small and large business clients across various industry sectors and work closely with talented attorneys from multiple offices.

Key Qualifications:

• Significant experience with contracts in the consumer goods and/or consumer products industry, including Manufacturing, Distribution, Sales Broker, Raw Material Supply, Packaging Supply, Equipment Leases, and Product Purchase Agreements.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school and a license to practice law.
• Strong understanding of contract law, risk management, and effective collaboration skills.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and...

Position: Litigation Associate - Junior to Mid-Level
Location: Seattle

Direct Counsel is seeking a junior to mid-level associate with a minimum of two years of experience to join a commercial litigation group in Seattle. Candidates with law firm experience, including responsibilities for pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, and arguing motions, are preferred. Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills are essential. Clerkship and court experience is a plus but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing commercial litigation cases.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.
• Engage in depositions and oral arguments.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years’ experience in commercial litigation.
• Strong academic background and exceptional writing skills.
• Ability to advocate effectively in...

Position: Midlevel Debt Finance Associate
Location: Seattle, New York, Portland, or San Francisco

Direct counsel is seeking a midlevel debt finance associate to join a prominent law firm's Business and Tax practice group.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience in debt finance transactions, including one or more of the following: syndicated credit facilities, acquisition financings, dividend recapitalizations, and asset-based loans. Familiarity with secured loan documentation and Article 9 of the UCC is essential.

Qualifications:

• Minimum three years of experience in debt finance transactions.
• Excellent academic credentials and transactional skills.
• Law firm experience preferred.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong client service ethic.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Active state bar license in good...

Position: Employment Litigation Associate - Midlevel
Location: Seattle

Direct Counsel is seeking a midlevel Employment Litigation Associate to join a prominent law firm in Seattle. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of employment litigation experience and a broad understanding of federal and Washington employment laws and regulations. We encourage applications from candidates at large established defense firms or smaller firms handling sophisticated employment defense matters.

In this role, the associate will focus on employment litigation, providing legal support and representation to clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, self-motivated associate who is eager to build a comprehensive employment practice in a collegial environment.

Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in employment litigation cases, providing strategic legal advice and...

Position: ESOP Associate
Location: Seattle, WA; Spokane, WA; Portland, OR
Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Mid-Level (3-5 years)

Direct Counsel is seeking an ESOP Associate to join a prominent Tax & Benefits practice group at a well-respected law firm known for its expertise in Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated attorney to contribute to a dynamic team that values client service and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on ESOP plan design and implementation
• Develop and structure leveraged ESOP strategies
• Guide companies on tax and ERISA implications of ESOP transactions
• Structure business transactions involving ESOPs
• Provide comprehensive tax planning services
...

Position: Investment Management Associate Attorney
Location: Seattle, WA

Direct Counsel is seeking an Investment Management Associate Attorney with 3 to 7 years of experience for a leading law firm’s Investment Management practice group. This team advises a wide range of institutional clients, including public and private pension funds, family offices, endowments, universities, and sovereign entities, on traditional and alternative investment transactions.

About the Role:
As part of this cross-disciplinary practice, you will work with a highly collaborative team of attorneys and paralegals to support sophisticated investment strategies for institutional investors. The role offers exposure to high-level work, including managing complex transactions, negotiating agreements, and ensuring compliance in a range of investment areas.

Responsibilities:

• Provide counsel on...

Position: Real Estate Attorney – Real Estate, Environmental & Land Use Group (Seattle, WA)
Experience Level: Mid-Level (3-6 years)

Direct Counsel is actively seeking a Real Estate Attorney with 3 to 6 years of experience to join the Real Estate, Environmental & Land Use group of a highly regarded Seattle-based law firm. This role offers the chance to work on sophisticated real estate transactions and gain exposure to environmental and land use matters alongside a collaborative team.

About the Role:
In this position, you will focus on real estate transactions, including development, acquisition, leasing, and financing. You will have the opportunity to work with clients across industries such as commercial, residential, hospitality, and healthcare, managing portfolios, negotiating deals, and addressing complex environmental and land use...

Position: Mid-Level Environmental & Land Use Litigation Associate (Seattle, WA)
Experience Level: Mid-Level (2-6 years)

Direct Counsel is currently seeking a Mid-Level Associate with a strong background in environmental, land use, and natural resources litigation for an excellent opportunity with a highly-regarded Seattle-based law firm. This position is ideal for an attorney looking to advance in a collaborative and dynamic litigation environment, working with both longstanding regional and national clients across the firm's offices.

About the Role: In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to grow as an environmental litigation attorney, handling a variety of cases in areas such as environmental and natural resource litigation, regulatory compliance, water rights, and agency permitting. The firm’s nationally recognized litigation team consists of over 40 attorneys committed to...

Direct Counsel has partnered with a Premier, nationally recognized firm in seeking a candidate to fill their Labor and Employment Associate Attorney role. The ideal candidate would have 3 to 6 years of Labor and Employment law experience.

This would be a Hybrid Position located in Seattle WA with 2-3 days in office. Pursuant to Washington Regulation, the Salary range for this position is $180,000 to $225,000 annually.

Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in litigation and administrative proceedings concerning labor and employment disputes.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Provide strategic advice and counsel to clients on a wide range of employment matters, including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour compliance, wrongful termination, and employment contracts.
• Assist with compliance audits and...