Cascade Asset Management Company (“Cascade”) is the private investment firm that manages a multi-billion-dollar portfolio on behalf of Bill Gates and the Gates Foundation Trust. Cascade’s mission is to generate superior long-term returns to support and advance the vital work of Mr. Gates and the Gates Foundation.
Led by the same Chief Investment Officer for more than 30 years, Cascade has built a strong track record through a fundamental, long-horizon investment approach. Cascade invests across asset classes and geographies, primarily through direct investments, as well as a select group of funds and segregated accounts.
Cascade is headquartered in the Seattle, Washington area.
Our 19-person legal and regulatory team prioritizes collaboration, creativity, and innovation. In addition to providing superb legal advice, our team focuses on building deep relationships to add value to our investment process.
The Legal Operations Analyst will design, maintain, and enhance systems and tools that support legal operations, with a strong emphasis on data integrity, analytics and reporting, automation, generative AI, and process optimization. This role supports the legal and regulatory team’s work on trading, transactions, risk and assurance, and compliance matters related to our diverse public and private portfolio. This role bridges the gap between legal and technical domains and is ideal for someone who has worked inside legal workflows, is proficient in Power BI, and actively experiments with AI tools. The analyst will be responsible for developing and managing workflows, legal datasets, and scalable solutions that improve efficiency and support Cascade’s legal and compliance efforts. This role collaborates cross-functionally with legal, technology, and other investment operations teams.
You will work on systems and projects end-to-end, from scoping through delivery. Much of your work may start out underspecified, as a problem with no established process, incomplete data, and no obvious owner, and you will be expected to figure out the path forward. We are looking for someone who:
Cascade is committed to paying employees equitably for substantially similar work. Base salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple reasons, including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, education, and the degree to which a candidate meets the role requirements, current business needs, and market factors. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position will generally be between $120,000 to $140,000 per year, but the final salary offered may be outside this range based on these reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, base salary is only part of the total compensation package as we believe that our employees are the reason for our success, and in recognition of their contributions, eligible employees may participate in a generous annual performance-based discretionary bonus program.
Cascade proudly supports our employees and their families with a comprehensive fully paid benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance, and a generous employer match to 401(k) retirement savings contributions. Employees are also eligible for 18 days of paid vacation each year for the first four years of employment, eight paid holidays, up to three floating holidays per year, up to 14 days of sick leave, and a generous paid parental and family leave program. Our benefits also include several employee wellness programs and mental health resources, a charitable giving match, and reimbursement for fitness, daycare, and/or commuter expenses. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t line up with every qualification, we encourage you to apply.
Cascade is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities 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, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Questions regarding accommodation requests due to a disability should be directed to Human Resources.
Upon hire, you are required to present proof of your eligibility to legally work in the U.S.
Investing to support and advance the vital work of the Gates Foundation Trust and Gates Family.
Founded in 1994, Cascade applies a fundamental, long horizon investment approach across asset classes and geographies.
While Cascade manages the assets of the Trust, which funds the Gates Foundation, neither Cascade nor the Trust play a role in the grantmaking or operations of the foundation. Additionally, the foundation does not control or participate in the Trust’s investment activities.
