Legal Full-Time

Of Counsel (Partner Track) (Seattle, WA)

Helsell Fetterman LLP • Seattle, WA

Company

Helsell Fetterman LLP

Annual salary

$225k – $550k/yr

Location

Seattle, WA

Listed

159d ago

Experience:: 8 to 25 years
Workplace:: Helsell Fetterman operates out of a single Seattle office (800 5th Ave, Suite 3200). The firm is strongly office-centric, 60, 70% of attorneys are in the office daily. Partner-level hires have flexibility, but Nathan notes that "people that thrive do have more of an office presence than not." Relocation candidates from the broader Pacific Northwest or Bay Area will be considered; Pacific NW-based candidates are preferred.
Visa:: Visa sponsorship not available
Equity:: Equity partnership track available. Candidates join as Of Counsel and are considered for <strong>equity partnership</strong> at year-end (for the following calendar year), typically after a minimum of ~12 months as Of Counsel. Helsell Fetterman is an <strong>equity-only firm</strong>, there is no non-equity partner tier. All partners participate in the same transparent, formula-driven compensation model.

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What you'll do

Bring and grow a portable book of business ($500K+ minimum), using the firm's full-service infrastructure to cross-sell and expand client relationships across practice areas
Originate and service client matters in your area of expertise, transactional real estate, corporate, M&A, employment (employer-side), or litigation, while collaborating with associates and paralegals to maximize use
Work closely with Helsell Fetterman's partners and practice leads to deliver comprehensive legal counsel to clients, ensuring the firm's "client first" ethos is upheld
Operate under a transparent, formula-driven fee-sharing compensation model (15% originations + 30% collections on own work = 45% baseline; 55% at performance tier) with a bridge salary during ramp-up
Participate in firm culture as an active office presence, 60, 70% of attorneys are in daily, building relationships that drive internal referrals and cross-sell opportunities
Progress through an Of Counsel period (minimum ~1 year) with partnership consideration at year-end for the following calendar year, joining an equity-only partnership structure

What you need

We're seeking an established attorney with a portable book of business of $500K+ (can flex down to $300K+ for the right candidates) who is ready to join a collegial, full-service Seattle firm as Of Counsel with a clear path to equity partnership. You should be comfortable operating as a trusted generalist counselor to your clients, originating work, servicing it, and cross-selling across practice areas, and have a track record of building and sustaining client relationships independently. Bonus points if you practice transactional real estate, corporate/business law, or M&A, and are already rooted in the Pacific Northwest legal community.

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The listing gives $225k – $550k/yr.

Is this role remote? +

The listing gives the location as Seattle, WA. Helsell Fetterman operates out of a single Seattle office (800 5th Ave, Suite 3200). The firm is strongly office-centric, 60, 70% of attorneys are in the office daily. Partner-level hires have flexibility, but Nathan notes that "people that thrive do have more of an office presence than not." Relocation candidates from the broader Pacific Northwest or Bay Area will be considered; Pacific NW-based candidates are preferred. Visa sponsorship not available.