OF COUNSEL (PARTNER TRACK)
Seattle, WA | Office-Centric (Flexibility for Partner-Level Hires)
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COMPENSATION
Base (Bridge Salary during ramp-up): $225K–$275K
Total Compensation (OTE): $450K–$550K
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WHY THIS ROLE
One of the cleaner partnership structures in the Seattle market: an equity-only firm with no non-equity partner tier, a transparent formula-driven comp model (15% originations + 30% collections on own work = 45% baseline; 55% at performance tier), and bridge salary support during your ramp. Partnership consideration typically happens at year-end after roughly 12 months as Of Counsel — not a vague "partnership track" but an actual evaluation cadence. For an attorney with a real book who wants equity ownership and a collegial, client-first culture at a well-established full-service firm, the structure here is unusually straightforward. The firm is well-regarded in the Pacific Northwest legal community for its inclusive culture, low-ego environment, and genuine commitment to attorney development.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
You'll join a full-service general practice firm as Of Counsel with a direct path to equity partnership. The role is built around your existing book: you'll originate, service, and cross-sell across the firm's practice areas, working with associates and paralegals to leverage your time. The firm's preferred practice areas include transactional real estate, corporate/M&A, employment (employer-side), and litigation, but the firm is open to other practices where a strong portable book exists.
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REQUIREMENTS
Experience: 8+ years of legal practice with a portable book of business of $500K+ (minimum)
• Demonstrated track record of independently building and sustaining client relationships
• Ability to originate work, service it, and cross-sell across a full-service platform
• Comfortable operating as a trusted generalist counselor to business clients
Preferred:
• Practice in transactional real estate, corporate, M&A, employment (employer-side), or litigation
• Rooted in the Pacific Northwest legal community
• Background at a small-to-mid-size firm or in solo/small group practice
Bar Admission: Active Washington State Bar membership required (or willingness to be admitted on motion)
Visa Sponsorship: Not specified — see questions file
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LOGISTICS
Location: Seattle, WA (single office)
Work Policy: Office-centric — 60–70% of attorneys are in the office daily. Partner-level hires have schedule flexibility, but active office presence is expected and is culturally important. Relocation candidates from the broader Pacific Northwest or Bay Area will be considered; Pacific NW-based candidates preferred.
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COMPENSATION
Base (Bridge Salary during ramp-up): $225K–$275K
Total Compensation (OTE): $450K–$550K
Compensation Structure: Formula-driven fee-sharing — 15% originations + 30% collections on own work = 45% baseline; 55% at performance tier. Equity-only partnership structure with no non-equity partner tier. Partnership is the long-term wealth-building path.
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