Assistant Attorney General - Revenue & Finance Division, Seattle

Overview

The Washington State Attorney General’s Office is looking for an attorney to serve in the Revenue & Finance Division (REV) in downtown Seattle, WA.

The Office supports a healthy work-life balance in a respectful, inclusive and diverse environment. The AGO provides exceptional legal services and supports professional development.

All employees and volunteers of the Washington State Attorney General's Office play a crucial role in protecting the state and its residents. For more information about the AGO, review the Office's Annual Report (link not included in this formatted version).

This position represents the Washington State Investment Board (WSIB) and the Washington State Law Enforcement Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Plan 2 Retirement Board. The position primarily provides client advice and related duties as described below.

• Provide client advice in writing and orally related to investments, securities, pensions, employee benefits, constitutional law, tax, open public meetings, public records, and board governance.
• Review, negotiate, and draft complex investment contracts related to private market investments for the State’s retirement funds, in consultation with outside counsel and investment officers at the WSIB.
• Review contract amendments, consents, and most favored nation election forms.
• Provide litigation recommendations to the WSIB with respect to domestic and foreign securities litigation.

• At least three years of experience as a transactional attorney working with investments (or a combination of at least one year as an attorney and at least three years’ work experience in finance/investments).
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills; ability to produce high-quality work.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing, time-sensitive assignments.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships and work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent client advisory skills, including advising executive leadership; strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
• Commitment to ethics, diversity, equity, and inclusion; ability to work with a complex client agency and problem-solve with clients.
• Strong public service orientation and experience working with outside counsel.

• Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating complex contracts, including investment and custodial contracts.
• Expertise with private market investments (private equity, real estate, tangible assets) including through funds and separately managed accounts.
• Understanding of federal and state securities laws and related regulations; familiarity with ESG regulatory environment.
• Experience with federal tax law, securities litigation, and state law issues including sovereign immunity and open records laws.

• Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school or completion of WSBA’s Rule 6 Law Clerk Program; licensed to practice law in Washington State. Applicants meeting other qualifications and actively pursuing admission may be considered.
• Commitment to public service; support for diversity and inclusion.

• Salary range: $82,212 to $153,996, with placement in Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA;
  King County assignments may receive a 5% premium.
• Competitive benefits including medical and dental plans, retirement, life, and long-term disability insurance; flexible schedules and telecommuting options; mentoring, health and wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.

Interested applicants must apply online. Upload as PDFs: letter of interest, résumé, law school transcript (unofficial acceptable), and a writing sample (no more than 10 pages).

Questions about the position can be directed to Division Chief Dan Jensen sen.gov or . This position is open until filled with a first review date of 2/17/26. The AGO reserves the right to close the announcement at any time without notice. Interviews will be scheduled throughout recruitment; apply as soon as possible.

The AGO does not use the E-Verify system and does not extend STEM OPT. For more information, visit the USCIS website. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process may contact the recruitment team . For accommodation related to hearing, contact the Washington Relay Service at