Job Description

EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION & TRADE SECRETS ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location: Seattle, WA

IN-OFFICE

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.

Candidate Profile

• 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

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Why Join Us?

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 .

Compensation & Benefits

• 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

Application Requirements

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

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

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