Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition • Seattle, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

A premier global law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join its Seattle office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing innovative technology companies, emerging growth businesses, public companies, venture-backed companies, and other employers on sophisticated employment counseling and transactional matters.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of labor & employment experience gained at a sophisticated law firm
• Experience advising employers regarding day-to-day employment counseling, workplace policies, employee relations, hiring and terminations, and employment law compliance
• Experience drafting and negotiating employment agreements, executive compensation arrangements, equity incentive plans, restrictive covenant agreements, separation agreements, and employee handbooks
• Experience supporting the labor and employment aspects of mergers & acquisitions, venture capital financings, private equity transactions, and corporate reorganizations
• Experience handling employment due diligence, workforce integration, executive transitions, and employee classification issues
• Experience advising clients regarding Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, the FMLA, the FLSA, wage and hour laws, and Washington employment laws
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated matters while maintaining significant client interaction
• Excellent academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Washington bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Nice To Haves

• Employment litigation experience is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Representing innovative technology companies, emerging growth businesses, public companies, venture-backed companies, and other employers on sophisticated employment counseling and transactional matters.
• Advising employers regarding day-to-day employment counseling, workplace policies, employee relations, hiring and terminations, and employment law compliance.
• Drafting and negotiating employment agreements, executive compensation arrangements, equity incentive plans, restrictive covenant agreements, separation agreements, and employee handbooks.
• Supporting the labor and employment aspects of mergers & acquisitions, venture capital financings, private equity transactions, and corporate reorganizations.
• Handling employment due diligence, workforce integration, executive transitions, and employee classification issues.
• Advising clients regarding Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, the FMLA, the FLSA, wage and hour laws, and Washington employment laws.

Benefits

• Compensation $260,000 – $420,000+
• Premier global Labor & Employment practice
• Sophisticated counseling and transactional employment work
• Opportunity to advise leading technology companies, startups, and public companies
• Significant client interaction and early responsibility
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment

What This Job Offers

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