Employment Attorney

Standard Insurance Company • Portland, OR

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About The Position

As an Attorney on the Employment team in the Legal and Compliance Department, you will support The Standard’s compliance with labor and employment law obligations. You will advise and counsel key stakeholders, proactively identify and mitigate risk, and help achieve the Company’s business goals. The role calls for strong collaboration, initiative, and the ability to work across teams to remove barriers and achieve shared goals.

The successful candidate will partner with Management, Human Resources, and other stakeholders to provide practical, understandable legal guidance and produce accurate, legally defensible work product. The position requires adapting to changing priorities, understanding business objectives, and communicating potential risks and outcomes in a way that supports informed decision-making.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD).
• Active bar membership.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience providing employment law advice and counsel.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work as part of a larger team of attorneys and legal professionals.
• Ability to work closely with internal business partners to identify and prioritize business needs and assess and communicate risk.
• Ability to produce clear, concise, persuasive work product and provide persuasive advice.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing priorities, solve problems creatively, learn new skills, and accept feedback.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing in-house employment law advice and counsel to a national employer.
• A combination of in-house and private practice experience in the insurance and/or financial services industries.

Responsibilities

• Research federal, state, and local employment laws and translate findings into practical guidance for HR and management.
• Monitor employment law developments across all 50 states and advise business stakeholders.
• Assist with or lead matters involving immigration, payroll, employee relations, performance management, discipline, termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, accommodations, and leaves of absence.
• Partner strategically with stakeholders, including Management and Human Resources, gather requirements, and synthesize and communicate information that supports informed decision-making.
• Assist in developing and maintaining internal policies and procedures.
• Formulate potential risks and outcomes while considering business goals and risks.
• Produce quality, legally defensible legal work product that accurately reflects stakeholder intent.
• Develop and deliver accurate, comprehensive, understandable advice and successful presentations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Annual incentive bonus plan.
• Paid time off, including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually; PTO increases with tenure.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption and surrogacy assistance.
• Employee giving program that double matches donations to eligible nonprofits and schools.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree