Employment Attorney

Trupanion • Seattle, WA

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

Trupanion is seeking a skilled and pragmatic Employment Attorney to join its legal team. This role will provide counsel on a broad range of labor and employment matters across Trupanion teams in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. The position offers proactive guidance to business leaders and partners closely with People Operations (HR) to manage complex employee issues, and lead or support employment litigation and compliance efforts. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with excellent judgment and a collaborative approach to navigating sensitive matters while balancing business needs and risk mitigation. This position is open to candidates in the Seattle area and offers a hybrid remote/in-office schedule, working from the casual, pet-friendly office at least three days a week.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant in-house employment law experience; additional law firm experience preferred
• JD and licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Washington preferred)
• Experience in identifying employment law risks and formulating risk mitigation strategies as well as providing practical, timely, and solution-oriented advice and counseling to business clients at various levels of the organization
• Proven ability to navigate complex employee relations issues with sound judgment and discretion
• Strong understanding of U.S., Canadian and European employment law frameworks
• Excellent communication skills and ability to partner effectively with HR, business leaders, and executive stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on a variety of employment compliance issues including workplace conduct, hiring, performance management, leaves of absence, accommodations, disciplinary actions, separations (including payroll-related matters), and employee relations
• Draft, review, and update employment agreements, separation agreements, handbooks, and internal policies and advise on restrictive covenants and enforceability of non-compete, non-solicit, and confidentiality agreements ensuring multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance
• Pro-actively guide the business through compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including advising on evolving legislative development
• Manage and advise on litigation strategy and EEOC responses
• Manage outside counsel in class action and single-plaintiff employment litigation
• Develop strategies to mitigate risk and resolve workplace disputes in partnership with People Operations and Trupanion Leadership
• Develop subject matter expertise to support company locations in multiple states

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits at no cost to the employee
• Four weeks of paid time off
• 9 paid float holidays
• Five-week sabbatical after five years of employment
• Free medical health insurance for your pet (1 dog or cat)
• Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
• Free on-site gym
• Free dog walking services for office pets during business hours
• Free parking
• Paid ORCA cards

What This Job Offers

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