Employment Advice & Counsel Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a mid-to-senior level Employment Advice & Counsel Associate Attorney with 5 years of employment law experience to join a sophisticated labor and employment practice in Seattle. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced employment attorney focused on counseling employers and handling a broad range of workplace matters.

Seattle, WA

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience providing day-to-day employment advice and counseling to employers, with a strong background in employment policies, workplace compliance, employee relations, and employment agreements. The attorney will work directly with clients while collaborating with experienced attorneys in a team-oriented environment.

• Counsel employers on day-to-day employment law matters.

• Advise clients regarding workplace policies, procedures, and compliance.

• Draft and review employment policies and procedures.

• Advise employers regarding Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) matters.

• Draft and review employment contracts and agreements.

• Provide employment law training to management and employees.

• Conduct workplace investigations.

• Research and analyze developing employment laws and regulations.

• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice to clients.

• Manage multiple matters and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Collaborate with attorneys and professionals across the practice.

• 5 years of employment law experience.

• Strong background in employment advice and counseling required.

• Experience counseling employers on day-to-day workplace issues.

• Experience drafting and reviewing employment policies and procedures.

• Experience handling ADA and FMLA matters.

• Experience drafting employment contracts and agreements.

• Workplace investigation and training experience.

• Excellent academic credentials.

• Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills.

• Excellent judgment and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively.

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Admission to the Washington Bar required.

The salary range for this position is $195,000–$215,000 annually, with eligibility for performance-based bonuses. Actual compensation will depend on experience, seniority, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Paid parental leave

• 401(k) with carve-out election and profit sharing

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability coverage

• Employee assistance program

• Seattle paid sick leave

• Commuter and transit programs

• Optional critical care, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life, student loan refinancing, and pet insurance