Real Estate & Business Attorney

Reed Longyear is seeking an attorney to join our real estate, business, transaction and creditors’ rights practices. Reed Longyear is a well‑established and long‑standing general civil practice firm in downtown Seattle with strong ties to the local community. Our firm provides a supportive environment for attorneys with opportunities for interdepartmental collaboration. We are close to transit centers, ferries, and the King County courthouse.

Applicants should have a practical, working knowledge of Washington business and real property laws, entity formation, contract law, civil procedure and creditors’ rights, as well as strong communication skills. Applicants must be self‑starting lawyers interested in and capable of handling a variety of matters with confidence. The ideal candidate will have specific experience in real estate/business transactions, buy/sell transactions, commercial leasing, corporate and LLC formation, real estate/business disputes and litigation, and creditor rights/collections.

• Meeting with clients to analyze facts and legal issues and develop plans of action.
• Drafting and reviewing real estate documents, e.g. purchase and sale agreements, TIC agreements, easements, leases, covenants, deed restrictions, loan documents and security instruments.
• Drafting and reviewing business/corporate documents, e.g. LLC operating agreements, buy‑sell agreements, asset purchase and sale agreements and security agreements.
• Drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, discovery requests, settlement agreements, etc.
• Representing clients in state and federal court proceedings, trials, arbitrations and mediations.
• Pursuing collection actions and post‑judgment remedies to enforce judgments and recover debts.

• Membership and good standing with the Washington State Bar Association.
• Must have at least 3 years of experience in business, real estate and civil litigation.
• Comfortable with technology and use of practice management software and legal research platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match

Direct applicants only. Please no recruiter inquiries.