Corporate Securities Associate - Seattle or Portland

Ballard Spahr LLP, which recently combined with Lane Powell PC, is seeking a highly qualified associate to join its expanding Securities & Capital Markets practice in Seattle or Portland. Qualified candidates should have 4 to 6 years of experience in compliance and reporting, capital markets transactions, public company M&A, and corporate governance for publicly traded companies. The ideal candidate will have distinguished academic credentials, excellent communications skills and attention to detail, and a strong knowledge of ’34 Act, ’33 Act, stock exchange rules, and other relevant regulations and laws.This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, service-oriented candidate to thrive in a collegial environment at a firm with a national profile and emphasis on mentoring, community engagement and professional development. An active bar license in the location for which you wish to be considered is required.How to Apply:Ballard Spahr is a nationally recognized law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr means joining a team of talented mentors, colleagues, and friends, supported by strong leadership that actively encourages professional growth.To apply, please submit resume, transcript, deal sheet, and cover letter (optional) through our online application system. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.Compensation and Benefits:The salary range for this position is from $230,000 – $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 the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location.In addition to the salary for this position, lawyers may be eligible for an incentive bonus program and/or a profit-sharing bonus program.Ballard Spahr 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 our Careers website.At Ballard Spahr, we believe that our skills, perspectives, and backgrounds drive innovation and excellence, while our unique culture fosters collaboration and success. Our culture of thriving together forms the cornerstone of how we deliver exceptional service and position our firm for a strong future. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer. We offer 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: We are accepting submissions for this position from search firms with which we have active fee agreements in place. For questions or more information, please contact Dana Casterella, Manager of Legal Recruiting, at casterellad@ballardspahr.com.