Counsel Pensions, Benefits & Investments

Job Overview:
A highly regarded national law firm is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its Pensions, Benefits & Investments practice. This role is ideal for an attorney with a minimum of 8 years of legal experience advising on private fund investments and/or public market transactions. The position involves high-level transactional responsibilities, including working across a wide range of asset classes for both investor and manager-side clients. This is a non-partner track opportunity offering nationwide placement and involvement in complex legal work for a sophisticated client base.

Location:

• Seattle, WA

Duties:

• Provide counsel on private fund investments across multiple asset classes

• Advise clients on public market transactions from both investor and manager perspectives

• Draft, negotiate, and review fund agreements, side letters, and investment documentation

• Take ownership of significant transactional matters and manage all phases of deal execution

• Collaborate with internal teams across various practice areas to deliver integrated legal solutions

• Ensure compliance with fiduciary obligations and relevant regulatory frameworks

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with a focus on service and strategy

Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years of legal experience in private funds, investments, benefits, or pensions law

• Demonstrated experience managing complex fund and market transactions

• Ability to work independently while leading multiple high-level projects

• Experience advising both managers and institutional investors preferred

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school

• Strong academic record preferred

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in the state where the candidate will be practicing

Skills:

• Deep knowledge of fund structures, investment agreements, and asset class regulations

• Excellent drafting and negotiation capabilities

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

• Effective verbal and written communication abilities

• Ability to manage client expectations and maintain professional relationships

• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize competing responsibilities

Benefits:

• Non-partner track counsel role with long-term career potential

• Equal Opportunity Employer supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace

• Fair Chance Employer open to applicants with arrest or conviction records

• Access to high-level, confidential legal work within a collaborative team environment

This firm provides a wide range of legal services to clients. Its key practice areas include corporate law, employment laws, environment and land use, government relations and regulation, health law, and infrastructure law. The firm has ranked among the top 10 most diverse equity partnerships for law firms in the U.S. in Law360's 2021 Diversity Snapshot The firm's offices are located in Washington, DC, San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles in California and Austin, Texas.