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.

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.