Seattle Employment Litigation Associate Attorney
Salary: $235,000 - $260,000 per year
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted: November 17 2025
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
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.