Ballard Spahr LLP, which combined with Lane Powell PC in 2025, is seeking one (1) junior corporate associate (2 - 4 years relevant experience) and one (1) mid-level corporate associate (4 - 6 years relevant experience) to join its busy and growing corporate practice in its Seattle office. Qualified candidates will have experience in corporate governance matters, mergers and acquisitions transactions, and other commercial work. Successful candidates will have strong academic credentials and superior writing and communication skills.
An active bar license in Washington is required.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit a resume, transcript, deal sheet, and cover letter (optional) through the firm's online application system. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the positions are filled.
Compensation and Benefits:
The annual salaries for these positions range from $220,000 - $305,000, which reflects the firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will depend on several factors such as a candidate's experience and qualifications.
In addition to the salary for these positions, successful candidates may also be eligible for awards from an incentive bonus and/or a profit-sharing program.
Ballard also offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, short and long-term disability, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, paid time off, ten paid holidays and an employee assistance program. A detailed summary of available benefits can be found here on Ballard's Careers website.
SEARCH FIRMS: Ballard is accepting submissions for these positions from search firms with which it has active fee agreements in place. For questions or more information, please contact Dana Casterella, Manager of Legal Recruiting, at [redacted].