NEOGOV · 5 hours ago
Assistant Attorney General - Revenue & Finance Division, Seattle
King County - Seattle - Downtown Business, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$82K/yr - $154K/yr
3+ years expThe Washington State Attorney General’s Office is seeking an attorney for the Revenue & Finance Division in downtown Seattle, WA. This role involves providing legal advice and representation for the Washington State Investment Board and other related entities, focusing on investment contracts and financial legal matters.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Writing client advice memoranda
Reviewing, negotiating, and drafting complex investment contracts related to private market investments (i.e., private equity, real estate, tangible assets, and the innovation portfolio) of the State’s retirement funds (and other trust funds) in consultation with outside special assistant attorneys general and investment officers at the WSIB
Reviewing contract amendments, consents, limited partner advisory committee consents, and most favored nation election forms
Providing legal advice, both written and oral, relating to investments, securities, pensions, employee benefits, constitutional law, tax, open public meetings, public records, and board governance
Providing litigation recommendations to the WSIB with respect to domestic and foreign securities litigation
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have graduated from a law school accredited by the ABA or completed the WSBA's Rule 6 Law Clerk Program
Be licensed to practice law in Washington State
At least three years of experience as a transactional attorney working with investments (or a combination of at least one year of experience as an attorney AND at least three years' work experience in finance/investments)
Strong analytical, research, and writing skills and the ability to consistently produce high-quality work
Strong organizational skills and the ability to successfully handle competing, time-sensitive assignments
The ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Demonstrated client advice skills, including providing high level client advice to executive leadership
Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills
A demonstrated commitment to ethics and to diversity, equity, and inclusion
The ability to develop and maintain great working relationships with a complex client agency and enjoying problem solving in collaboration with your clients
A strong commitment to public service
Experience working with outside counsel
Preferred
Significant experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating complex contracts (including investment contracts and custodial contracts)
Significant expertise with private market investments in private equity, real estate, and tangible assets, including through private investment funds (both through limited partnerships and limited liability companies), separately managed accounts, and co-investment funds
Familiarity with federal and state securities laws, including the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and state blue sky laws, in addition to the regulations surrounding private offerings, including Regulation D, and the rules surrounding insider trading
Familiarity with federal and state securities regulators, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and state securities regulators
Familiarity with federal and state pension laws, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
Experience with federal tax law
Experience with domestic and foreign securities litigation
Familiarity with the evolving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regulatory environment
Experience reviewing proposed legislation
Experience with state law issues including sovereign immunity, limitations on indemnification, open public meetings, public records, records retention, public procurements, internal audit, and jurisdiction and arbitration clauses
Benefits
A competitive benefit package that includes affordable medical plan options, dental benefits and retirement plans
Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Military and Civil Leave and Paid Holidays
The AGO will pay the general bar dues of someone who begins their assignment on or before January 31st
Flex schedules and telecommuting options
A formal AAG mentoring program that complements the AGO's inherently collegial and supportive environment
Health and wellness program
Training and career development program that is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwide
Insurance Benefits
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Holidays
Sick Leave
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Military Leave
Bereavement Leave
Additional Leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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CEO
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