Davis Wright Tremaine

Portland, Oregon, United States

Food & Beverage / Agricultural M&A Associate - Junior to Mid-Level - Portland

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks an exceptional junior- or mid-level associate attorney to support and work with the leaders of its nationally-recognized food & beverage and agricultural industry business transactions practices based out of beautiful Portland, Oregon. The forward-thinking and mission-based groups represent the interests of large agricultural clients, prominent wineries, and nationally-known, leading, emerging, and mature companies in significant transactions. Candidates for this role should bring a foundation of experience in mergers and acquisitions as well as real estate experience and industry focus.

Ideal candidates will have experience in: (i) asset based mergers and acquisitions, (ii) acquisition and disposition of real estate with a focus on agricultural properties, (iii) handling the ongoing needs and work flow of a variety of high-growth clients in different stages of development, and (iv) working in deal teams and executing complex transactions. We are seeking a highly capable, driven lawyer with the desire to practice with and enhance an entrepreneurial team. Experience with water rights, reviewing title and survey, and leasing are beneficial as well. Candidates must have at least two years of experience, excellent academic credentials, writing skills, and references. DWTs working atmosphere is fun, fast-paced, and collegial, and partnership advancement potential is strong. While the partners leading these industry groups reside in Portland - a vibrant city with easy commutes and high quality of life - we will also consider candidates in Seattle.

DWT offers a fast-paced and collegial working atmosphere where associates have the opportunity to work on interesting and challenging matters. We encourage national applicants seeking to relocate to Portland. Relocation and bar expenses are paid.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with eight offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each clients and each lawyers work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

To apply, please upload your cover letter addressed to Deverie Hart, Senior Manager, Lawyer Recruiting; resume; copy of law school transcript; and a deal sheet. We would also appreciate you letting us know how you heard about this position - thank you!

We are not accepting submissions from third-party recruiters.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities.

We are committed to creating and cultivating a diverse workforce and inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all employment-related decisions without regard to an employees sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

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