International Maritime Group | PLLC · 1 month ago
Transactional Attorney
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelInternational Maritime Group | PLLC is seeking a Transactional Attorney to support a broad range of commercial transactions. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial agreements, providing legal counsel, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Work closely and collaboratively with firm clients to support a broad range of commercial transactions
Design, draft, negotiate, and review various commercial agreements, including sales, service, charter party agreements, master services agreements, and nondisclosure agreements
Identify, interpret, explain, and advise on various legal issues and associated risks, including insurance contract terms, requirements, and obligations
Provide creative and proactive legal counsel to firm clients and their relevant business stakeholders
Develop and implement training and education programs, policies, and procedures related to commercial transactions and contracting processes
Develop and implement processes to drive efficiency and improve contract workflow and legal operations
Improve and create contract templates and negotiation playbooks
Escalate issues, as appropriate, and collaboratively share potential risks and proposals with the firm’s litigation and leadership team
Stay current on applicable laws, rules, regulations, regulatory guidance, and industry codes, especially concerning contract law
Entering and reviewing billable time each and every day
Qualification
Required
Completion of law school with a J.D. or L.L.B. degree and admission to the bar of at least one jurisdiction in the United States required
Several years of PQE drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements (at a firm or in-house)
Excellent analytic, legal writing and communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills, and ability to handle demanding responsibilities in a high volume environment
Client focused while managing multiple priorities
Demonstrated ability to interact with client personnel as well as representatives of other companies and adversaries
The ability to organize, set priorities among multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and function calmly under pressure
An early riser who works well under extreme pressure of deadlines and unexpected demands— including occasional evening and weekend work
An individual who is flexible, punctual, professional, honest, reliable, neat, and composed
A good sense of humor is essential
The ability to work effectively as part of a team, including with remote staff, and to maintain confidential information
An individual with emotional intelligence and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations
Extreme proficiency with Adobe and basic Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Power Point, Excel, etc.)
Basic understanding of Microsoft Teams and SharePoint (for Case Management)
Experience with Clio (Billing Software) and Westlaw (legal research)
Preferred
Interest in and knowledge of maritime or international trade law issues is a plus
Company
International Maritime Group | PLLC
The International Maritime Group (IMG) is a law firm focused on servicing the maritime industries of the Pacific Northwest.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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