Cascade Asset Management Company (“Cascade”) is proud to protect and grow capital in service of Bill Gates and the Gates Foundation Trust in support of their mission-related and philanthropic activities. Mr. Gates and the Foundation Trust are committed to creating a world where every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life. Located in the Seattle area, Cascade applies its fundamental, long-horizon investment approach across asset classes and geographies, primarily through direct investing, as well as through a select group of funds and segregated accounts. Cascade offers the unique blend of being part of a team that manages a multi-billion-dollar portfolio while also working with professionals in a culture that values intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and respect.
Team DescriptionOur 17-person legal and regulatory team prioritizes collaboration, creativity, and innovation. In addition to providing superb legal advice, our legal team focuses on building deep relationships with each other and other Cascade teams to add value to our investment process.
Position Description The Legal Operations Analyst will design, maintain, and enhance systems and tools that support legal operations, with a strong emphasis on data integrity, automation, generative AI, and process optimization. This role supports the legal and regulatory team’s work on trading, transactions, and compliance matters related to our diverse public and private portfolio. This role bridges the gap between legal and technical domains, ideal for someone passionate about investments, the law, legal tech, AI, and data-driven decision-making. The analyst will be responsible for developing and managing workflows, legal datasets, and scalable solutions that improve efficiency and support Cascade’s compliance efforts. A successful candidate will be comfortable owning systems and processes end-to-end and collaborating cross-functionally with legal, technology, and other investment operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Tech Systems: Oversee systems and processes for various legal data and workflows, including knowledge management, trade support, regulatory compliance, employee trading, vendor contracts, enterprise risk management, and more. Administer, populate, and report from multiple databases that capture information about our legal entities, investments, trading restrictions, counterparties, workflows, and other matters
Process Optimization & Automation: Own and evolve workflows by identifying inefficiencies and implementing scalable, tech-enabled solutions
Enterprise Risk: Maintain dynamic risk assessment frameworks and tools to facilitate annual risk reviews and reports to leadership
AI Exploration & Implementation Strategy: Research and evaluate emerging AI tools relevant to legal and compliance functions, providing strategic recommendations on their adoption and designing and executing implementation plans
Industry Knowledge: Maintain awareness of evolving legal tech trends to inform system enhancements and innovation opportunities
Project Management: Participate in, and manage, a wide variety of legal department, and cross-department, projects

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with strong academic credentials in a relevant field (e.g. pre-law, business analytics, computer science, or similar). This role is ideal for early-career professionals
Technologically savvy with proficiency in Power BI and Excel; experience with SQL, Smartsheet, Power Apps and demonstrated ability using AI or other technologies for novel uses are a strong plus
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills; ability to work with complex data and systems
Intellectually curious, proactive, and independently completes assigned tasks
Quick and eager learner who easily adapts to new responsibilities and tools by proactively seeking knowledge and asking insightful questions
Strong time management, problem-solving and organizational skills
Works well under pressure, while maintaining meticulous attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functionalenvironmentwithinternalandexternalcontactsatalllevels
Flexible, independent, and willing and able to readily respond to changing circumstances and expectations

What We ValueCascade values diversity and inclusion and is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunies for all employees and all applicants seeking employment. All employment decisions are based on a candidate’s or employee’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran, military, or marital status, sensory, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Questions regarding accommodation requests due to a disability should be directed to Human Resources. Employment RequirementsUpon hire, you are required to present proof of your eligibility to legally work in the U.S.