Labor and Employment Attorney

Peregrine Team is hiring for a Labor and Employment Attorney in Portland, OR. This position is a full-time, contract to hire role with full benefits and competitive pay.  

About the Role

The Labor and Employment Attorney provides legal advice and representation on workplace-related matters, including compliance, employee relations, wage and hour issues, labor negotiations, and employment disputes. This role manages cases and provides counsel to ensure that clients maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations while minimizing legal risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on federal, state, and local labor and employment laws, including wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, and workplace safety regulations.
• Represent clients in employment-related litigation, arbitration, mediations, and administrative hearings before agencies such as the EEOC, DOL, and state labor boards.
• Draft, review, and revise employment contracts, workplace policies, severance agreements, and compliance documents.
• Conduct legal research on evolving employment law issues and prepare memoranda or guidance for client use.
• Assist clients with labor relations matters, including union negotiations, collective bargaining agreements, and grievance resolution.
• Provide training and guidance to management and HR professionals on employment law compliance and risk management.
• Collaborate with case managers, paralegals, and other team members to ensure effective case handling.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with the applicable state bar.
• 2 years of experience practicing in labor and employment law preferred.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and client needs simultaneously.

Email your resume to careers@PeregrineTeam.com ASAP or apply here for consideration.