Labor & Employment Attorney (6-12 yrs) - Seattle
permanent placementsSeattle (WA)
$205,000 - $350,000 annually
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permanent placementsSeattle (WA)
SENIORITY
Senior
SALARY
$205,000 - $350,000 annually
About the role
Labor & Employment Associate Our client, a highly respected Pacific Northwest law firm, is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney with 6-12 years of experience to join its Labor, Employment & Immigration Practice Group in Seattle. Depending on experience and business development capabilities, candidates may be considered at the Associate, Counsel, or senior-level leadership track. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney seeking a sophisticated employment practice that combines litigation, counseling, and strategic client advisory work. The successful candidate will represent employers across a diverse range of industries and will have significant client contact, responsibility, and opportunities for professional growth.
Responsibilities: Represent employers in labor and employment litigation matters, including:
- Single-plaintiff employment claims
- Class and collective actions
- Discrimination and harassment claims
- Wage and hour disputes
- Leave and accommodation matters
- Advise employers on day-to-day workplace issues and risk management strategies
- Draft and review:
- Employment agreements
- Separation and settlement agreements
- Workplace policies
- Employee handbooks
- Counsel employers regarding:
- Disability accommodations
- Leave management
- Employment law compliance
- Workplace investigations
- Manage litigation strategy, discovery, motion practice, mediations, and hearings
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships through practical and responsive legal advice
- Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups on complex matters
- Participate in business development and client outreach initiatives
- Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to team development
Qualifications:
J.D. from an accredited law school
Active membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar 6-12 years of labor and employment law experience
Significant experience in:
- Employment litigation
- Advice and counseling
- Wage and hour matters
- Anti-discrimination and harassment claims
- Leave and accommodation issues
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and client service abilities
- Ability to independently manage multiple complex matters
- Strong organizational and case management skills
- Demonstrated interest in business development and client relationship building
Preferred Qualifications:
- Traditional labor law experience
- Collective bargaining experience
- Experience advising unionized employers
- Oregon employment law or litigation experience
- Oregon Bar admission
- Portable business for candidates interested in a senior-level role
- Why This Opportunity
Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to join a collaborative and highly regarded labor and employment practice serving employers across a broad range of industries, including healthcare, higher education, public entities, manufacturing, construction, financial services, hospitality, tribal enterprises, and professional services.
Attorneys benefit from:
Sophisticated litigation and counseling work
Direct client interaction and responsibility
Strong mentorship and professional development
Opportunities for leadership and practice growth
Support for business development initiatives
Commitment to pro bono service and community involvement
An inclusive and collaborative workplace culture
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $205,000 - $350,000 annually
Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and business development potential
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
- Disability and life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Commuter benefits
- Annual bonus opportunities
- Production-based compensation enhancements
- Billable hour credit for:
- Pro bono work
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
- Attorney training and professional development
- LocationSeattle, Washington
- Hybrid work flexibility available
Our client is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. The firm offers a collaborative environment where attorneys can build meaningful client relationships, develop sophisticated practices, and contribute to impactful legal and community initiatives.
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