Gregory L. Russell

Practice emphasis: Business Law, Finance & Securities, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate Law, Business Planning and Transactions, Shareholder/Partner Dispute Resolution, Succession and Exit Planning, Real Estate Acquisitions and Sales

About the role

We are seeking a Paralegal to support Greg Russell and his practice in business transactional work. Greg has over 30 years of experience in a broad-based practice including external general counsel representation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, real estate, succession and exit planning, and general business counseling.

Responsibilities

• Assist with external general counsel representation for businesses ranging from small companies to those with over $500 million in annual revenue, providing strategic legal and business advice aligned with client goals.
• Support mergers and acquisitions, including buyer and seller representation for closely-held and family businesses valued at $5 to $150 million, with a focus on due diligence, acquisition financing, and transaction efficiency.
• Assist in corporate finance and securities offerings, including capital raising for business acquisitions and commercial real estate, as well as formation of investment and real estate funds ($25 to $75 million).
• Support real estate transactions, including property acquisitions and sales, formation of special purpose entities, syndication, project financing (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, SBA), and drafting partnership/LLC agreements and financing documents.
• Help with succession and exit planning, including tax-advantaged business sales, next-generation transfers, and employee sales.
• Assist in general business matters, including shareholder and partner agreements, commercial transactions, asset and stock purchases, private placements of securities (Regulation D), and shareholder dispute resolution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex business agreements and executive compensation matters, including deferred compensation and incentive programs.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in business law, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, real estate, or related transactional work.
• Familiarity with legal documentation for business transactions, securities, or real estate is a plus.
• Ability to work in a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment supporting complex legal and business matters.

About Greg Russell

Greg Russell has practiced business transactional law for over 30 years, with a focus on serving as external general counsel, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, real estate, and succession planning. He represents clients in industries ranging from small businesses to companies with over $500 million in annual revenue.

Greg is actively involved in his community, serving on the boards of Transforming Age and At Work! (where he is currently Chairman). He has been a volunteer lawyer with the Eastside Legal Assistance Program since 1991 and has contributed to numerous professional and civic organizations.

• Primary author, Washington State Bar Association Partnership and Limited Liability Company Deskbook (Chapters on LLCs and transfers of membership interests).
• Speaker/panelist at seminars including "12 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Company" (2019) and "Getting the Deal Done: Tips from the Trenches on M&A Transactions" (annually since 2007).
• Education: J.D., University of Washington School of Law (Order of the Coif, 1987); B.A., University of Notre Dame (Phi Beta Kappa, 1984).
• Bar admissions: Washington State Courts, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.
• Honors & Awards: King County Young Lawyer of the Year (1993); "40 Under 40" by the Eastside Business Journal (2000).