Employment Attorney

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. Research federal, state, and local employment laws and translate findings into practical guidance for HR and management .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • Oregon • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $127,500 - $186,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in Employment Law with a Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership, providing strategic legal counsel to management and HR. Proven ability to synthesize complex legal information into actionable guidance while collaborating effectively across teams.

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Employment Law AdviceJuris Doctor (JD)Active Bar Membership3+ Years Relevant ExperienceStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchPolicy DevelopmentRisk AssessmentLegal WritingPresentation Skills

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptability

Industry Keywords

In-House Employment LawInsurance IndustryFinancial Services IndustryEmployee RelationsDiscrimination Law

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research federal, state, and local employment laws and translate findings into practical guidance for HR and management
Monitor employment law developments for all 50 states and advise business stakeholders
Assist or lead matters involving immigration, payroll, employee relations, performance management, discipline, termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, accommodations, and leaves of absence
Act as a strategic business partner to Management and Human Resources
Gather, synthesize, and communicate requirements to support informed decision-making
Assist in developing and maintaining internal policies and procedures
Formulate potential risks and outcomes with a holistic understanding of business goals and risks
Produce quality, legally defensible legal work product reflecting stakeholder intent
Formulate accurate, comprehensive advice understandable to varied stakeholders
Develop and deliver successful presentations
Proactively initiate work that contributes to team success and collaborate across teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD)
Active bar membership required
3+ years of relevant experience providing employment law advice and counsel required
In-house employment law advice and counsel to a national employer preferred
Combination of in-house and private practice experience in the insurance and/or financial services industries preferred
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work as a member of a larger team of attorneys and legal professionals
Ability to identify and prioritize business needs and assess and communicate risk
Ability to produce clear, concise, persuasive, legally defensible work product
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and solve problems creatively
Criminal background investigation and employment, education, and licensing verification required as a condition of employment
Must be bondable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Annual incentive bonus plan
Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually
PTO increases with tenure
Supportive, responsive management approach
Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Paid parental leave
Adoption/surrogacy assistance
Employee giving program that double matches donations to eligible nonprofits and schools