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Hospitality Senior Associate

Foster Garvey, PC | Seattle, WA, United States

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Posted Date 4/19/2025
Description

Description:


Foster Garvey is seeking an entrepreneurial Hospitality Associate to help expand our nationally recognized Hospitality, Travel & Tourism practice. In this position, you will advise clients on various operational matters, including marketing, distribution, privacy/data security, and procurement, with a heavy emphasis on IT/IS agreements. In this role, you will work closely with Greg Duff (https://www.foster.com/people-greg-duff), who is the practice chair.

Clients served by Foster Garvey's Hospitality, Travel & Tourism group include local, national, and international hotels and resorts, cruise lines, tour operators, travel agencies, and restaurants.

Job Requirements:
The successful candidate(s) will have:
  • 5 to 8 years of commercial transaction experience required
  • Experience in the areas of marketing, distribution, and procurement within the lodging or travel industries
  • Knowledge of IP/privacy and data security strongly preferred
  • Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
  • A client-oriented approach to practice
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, including with legal support staff, and
  • License to practice law in Washington (or the ability to waive into practice in WA)

You will receive a competitive base salary, 401(k) matching, and paid parental leave. You are also eligible to receive bonuses and other benefits. Candidates based in Seattle will be considered.

As a member of the Foster Garvey team, you will work in a collaborative and collegial culture. You will have opportunities to work on public service matters. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Foster Garvey. Guiding Foster Garvey's actions in these important areas is the Opportunity & Progress Council (OPC) (https://www.foster.com/ourfirm-diversity-opportunity), which establishes and executes the Firm's strategic initiatives aimed at breaking down institutional and cultural barriers to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and creating a shared environment where everyone can do their best work together.

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications should submit their resume, cover letter, reference sheet, and writing sample through our Careers Portal webpage. If you need assistance with the application process or have questions about the position, please contact Georgia Woodruff, Director of Legal Talent and Professional Development, at georgia.woodruff@foster.com.

Salary Range:
The annualized salary range for this position is $205,000 to $250,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate's education, training, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Other Compensation and Benefits
Foster Garvey offers a competitive compensation and benefits package** including, but not limited to, the following:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
  • Commuter allowance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Billable credit hours for approved Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Pro Bono work
  • Annual bonus, and more.

*The provision of benefits is contingent on an employee's ability to meet the eligibility requirements for the various types of benefits as outlined in the benefit plan documents and Firm policies.

Pre-Employment Screening:
Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background screening.

Foster Garvey values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, political ideology, familial relationships, or status in any other legally protected group.
Salary205,000.00 - 250,000.00 Annual
Title
Associate / Attorney / Lawyer
Years of Experience
3-5 | 5-7 | 7+

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