ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - REAL ESTATE

About the role

Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson P.S. (HCMP) is seeking an associate attorney to join the firm’s real estate transactional team. The ideal candidate is junior to mid-level with general transactional experience. We are looking for a team player, a creative and practical problem solver, and a colleague with a good sense of humor. In this role, you will work with the real estate team representing local, regional, and national clients across a full range of real estate matters, including purchase and sale transactions, leasing, financing, development and construction contracts, joint ventures, and condominium formation and governance. HCMP is a Seattle-based law firm of 50 attorneys whose core practices focus on representing and advising Pacific Northwest companies. The firm has earned a reputation as a leading firm, with consistent recognition by distinguished industry lists and awards and annual ranking by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® as a “Best Law Firm.” Its Banking, Public Finance, and Real Estate practices are consistently ranked top practice areas in the U.S. News-Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms list.

Responsibilities

• Purchase and sale transactions
• Leasing
• Financing
• Development and construction contracts
• Joint ventures
• Condominium formation and governance

Requirements

• One to four years’ transactional experience
• Licensed to practice in Washington (or willingness to become licensed)

Skills

• Exceptional client service
• Self‑motivation
• Teamwork
• Creativity
• Close attention to detail
• Team player mindset
• Creative and practical problem solving
• Good sense of humor

Benefits

• Fully subsidized medical and dental premiums
• Generous 401(k) profit‑sharing program
• Commuter expense assistance
• Sabbatical program
• Paid parental leave

Pay

The estimated salary range for this role is $180,000–$205,000 with bonus‑earning potential, based on the desired experience range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on various factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This position is eligible for hybrid work. We strongly encourage a minimum of one day per week worked in our office, preferably Tuesdays. While we value flexibility, business needs may necessitate different or additional in‑office days beyond our current policy.