Contract In-House Counsel – Seattle, WA (On-site)

• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week

• Duration: ~2 months (07/07/2025 – 08/31/2025, estimated)

• Location: Downtown Seattle

• Pay: $80–$120/hr.

Seeking an attorney licensed in Washington with a JD and 5+ years of experience in banking and litigation. This temporary role will provide legal support for:

• Commercial lending (origination, closing, servicing)
• Commercial real estate lending
• Corporate and consumer retail lines of business
• Real estate aspects of M&A transactions
• Oversight of litigation and outside counsel
• Vendor contract review
• Subpoena, garnishment, and levy response
• Bankruptcy filings and regulatory compliance support

Background Check Requirements:

All selected candidates must pass criminal, credit, and additional regulatory checks (OFAC, Reg O, Section 19). A national background check is required. Certain criminal convictions and financial history may disqualify candidates per company policy and applicable regulations.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

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