Corporate/M&A Associates (2) - Seattle

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.

Ballard is a nationally recognized, AmLaw 100 law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States. Its Business and Transactions Department includes both national and regional corporate practices involving public and private companies and nonprofit organizations in virtually all industries and sectors.

These are excellent opportunities for motivated, service-oriented candidates to thrive in a collegial environment at a firm with a national profile and emphasis on mentoring, community engagement, and professional development. A career at Ballard means joining a team of talented colleagues and friends, supported by strong leadership that actively encourages professional growth. 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. Ballard welcomes and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. 

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.

Ballard is an equal opportunity employer. The firm offers equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

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 casterellad@ballardspahr.com.