Seattle Litigation Associate Attorney

EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION & TRADE SECRETS ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location:
Seattle, WA

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A leading AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its Employment & Trade Secrets Practice Group
. This is an outstanding opportunity to represent innovative technology and life sciences companies in high-stakes employment litigation, counseling, and corporate transactions.

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Washington
  , in good standing
• 2–3 years of substantive experience in management-side employment law litigation and counseling
• Experience handling cases involving restrictive covenants
  , trade secret disputes
  , and other employment-related litigation
• Background advising clients on terminations
  , leaves of absence
  , internal investigations
  , reductions in force
  , and employment policies
• Familiarity with employment issues in M&A and other corporate transactions preferred
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to in-person collaboration in the firm’s Seattle office

• Represent employers in employment law disputes
  , including trade secret and non-compete litigation
• Provide day-to-day counseling to fast-growing companies on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Draft and review employment agreements
  , policies
  , and handbooks
• Conduct internal investigations and advise on workforce management issues
• Support corporate transactions by advising on employment-related matters

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a leading employment litigation and counseling practice that works at the intersection of law, innovation, and workplace culture. You will collaborate directly with founders, executives, and HR leaders at cutting-edge companies while handling some of the most challenging employment disputes in the Pacific Northwest
. Our client offers the resources of a global firm with the collegiality and support of a close-knit Seattle office
, fostering both professional growth and long-term career development
.

• Competitive Salary
  : $235,000 – $260,000, commensurate with experience and class year
• Discretionary merit bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
  :
  Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave; 401(k) plan; HSA with firm contribution; FSA; back-up child care; and commuter benefits
• Additional Perks
  :
  Include family-building benefits (IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg freezing), wellness reimbursements, behavioral health support, and pet insurance, among others

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter
, resume
, law school transcript
, and writing sample for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.