Investment Management Senior Associate

About the role

Foster Garvey's Investment Management practice group is seeking an associate with five to eight years of relevant transactional experience to join its team in Seattle. The practice is one of the premier institutional investment practices in the country, recognized by Chambers USA and Chambers Global in Investment Funds: Investor Representation. The team advises many of the nation's largest institutional investors on traditional and alternative investment transactions for public and private pension funds, endowments, universities, sovereign entities, and insurance companies. Representing more than 40 public pension funds, including four of the largest in the United States, the team has advised institutional investors on alternative investment transactions since 1989. Candidates located in or interested in relocating to Seattle will be considered.

The Investment Management practice is cross-disciplinary, with team members frequently collaborating with attorneys from other core practice groups throughout the Firm. The group is recognized as one of the country's most active investment management practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously
• Work collaboratively with attorneys from other practice groups
• Participate in pro bono and public service work
• Provide outstanding client service

Requirements

• 5 to 8 years of investment management, investment fund, fund formation, private equity transactions, capital raising, or other relevant transactional experience
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school and license to practice law
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent analytical and writing skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Ability to manage significant individual responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Pay

The annualized salary range for this position is $205,000 to $265,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate's relevant experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Commuter allowance
• Disability and life insurance
• Parental leave
• Billable credit hours for approved Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Pro Bono work
• Annual bonus and more