Job Title: Temporary In-House Counsel

Location: Seattle, Washington

Pay Rate: $80-$120/hr.

Employment Type: Contract - 2 months

Job Description:

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established financial institution seeking an experienced attorney, licensed in Washington, with a background in banking and litigation to join its in-house legal team on a full-time, temporary basis. The assignment is expected to last a minimum of two months, with the potential for extension.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal guidance and support on commercial and commercial real estate lending matters, from origination through closing and servicing

• Advise internal business units across commercial lending, corporate real estate, consumer retail, and related operations

• Support legal aspects of real estate components in M&A transactions

• Oversee litigation matters and manage relationships with outside litigation counsel

• Review vendor contracts and provide legal input across various lines of business

• Respond to subpoenas, document requests, garnishments, levies, and provide counsel on temporary restraining and anti-harassment orders

• Serve as the primary legal contact for bankruptcy-related matters

• Assist with regulatory compliance issues related to lending and consumer business operations

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate and active license to practice law in Washington

• Minimum of five years of experience in banking law, commercial lending, and litigation

• Strong understanding of commercial real estate transactions and regulatory compliance

• Excellent judgment, communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Benefits:

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and long term disability. Life and AD&D insurance, HSA, and 401K plan. The medical insurance provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance