Latitude is pleased to partner with a prestigious AmLaw 100 law firm in its search for a Labor & Employment Attorney with 3–6+ years of experience to join the firm’s Seattle-based practice. This is a standout opportunity to become part of a collaborative, high-performing team at a top-tier firm known for combining exceptional legal acumen with forward-thinking client service.

The ideal candidate will have experience advising, litigating, and investigating employment and labor issues, and drafting and reviewing employment policies and employment-related documents (such as offer letters, employment agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, employment policies, and separation agreements). The ideal candidate will also have some experience with respect to the employment aspects of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions. 

The ideal candidate will exhibit a unique blend of strategic legal acumen and practical problem-solving skills, enabling them to excel in both contentious litigation and transactional work. They should be capable of dissecting complex legal challenges, formulating innovative strategies, and managing multiple cases with precision in a fast-paced environment.

For this position, we are seeking an experienced self-starter who excel both autonomously and within a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates will possess impeccable academic credentials, advanced communication skills, and a deep commitment to delivering top-tier client service.

Qualifications for Labor & Employment Attorney

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to Washington State bar and in good standing
• Minimum 3-6+ years of labor and employment law experience.
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing employment policies and related documents such as offer letters, employment agreements, and separation agreements.
• Experience advising on the labor and employment dimensions of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A self-starter with the capacity to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality client service and producing exceptional work.

This position is tailored for a mid-level attorney who is adept at managing the intricacies of labor, employment, workplace safety, and related transactional matters, while actively contributing to a dynamic and collaborative firm environment. Candidates will work closely with more experienced lawyers who will provide active mentoring and opportunities to assume increasing levels of responsibility and client contact.

Position Details of the Labor & Employment Attorney

• Type of role: Permanent Placement
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Location: Hybrid (2-3 days a week at the firm’s Seattle office)
• Compensation: The salary range for this role is $225,000 to $295,000+. Pay is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location. 

Confidentiality
Latitude will not disclose your identity or propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Only qualified applicants should apply.

About Latitude
Latitude is a full-service national legal services company that specializes in providing high-end, flexible contract engagements and permanent positions to outstanding attorneys, paralegals, compliance officers and legal operations professionals. We work closely with our candidates to understand their career goals and match them with the substantive engagements they want with our clients, who range from Fortune 500 corporations to small companies and Global 50 law firms to boutiques. With offices coast-to-coast, we employ legal professionals across the country. Latitude’s client service leaders and recruiters are all former practicing attorneys and understand the demands faced by those we serve. 

For more information about Latitude, please visit us at https://latitudelegal.com.

Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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