Mid- to Senior-Level Advice and Counsel Associate

About the role

An established national labor and employment law firm is seeking a Mid- to Senior-Level Advice and Counsel Associate to join its Seattle office. This role focuses on helping employers navigate complex, day-to-day workplace issues, from ADA and FMLA matters to employment policies, contracts, training, and workplace investigations. The attorney will serve as a trusted advisor to clients while managing sophisticated employment matters with a practical, business-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on day-to-day employment law matters and workplace issues
• Draft, review and revise employment policies, procedures and employee-facing documentation
• Counsel clients on ADA, FMLA and other leave and accommodation matters
• Draft and review employment contracts and related agreements
• Provide management and employee training on employment law and workplace compliance topics
• Conduct and advise on workplace investigations
• Develop practical, business-minded solutions that help clients manage risk and maintain compliant workplaces
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm while independently managing client matters and priorities

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of employment law experience
• Strong experience providing employment law advice and counseling to employers
• Experience drafting and reviewing employment policies and procedures
• Knowledge of ADA, FMLA, and related workplace compliance matters
• Experience drafting employment contracts and conducting workplace investigations
• Excellent academic credentials with exceptional legal writing and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced legal environment
• Proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Active admission to the Washington State Bar

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance + prescription coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 401(k) eligibility and profit-sharing opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays and generous time-off benefits
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Employee assistance and wellness resources
• Professional development and opportunities to work alongside experienced labor and employment attorneys

Pay

$190,000–$220,000 / Year, DOE