Employment Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oregon.

📋 Description

• Conduct thorough research on federal, state, and local employment regulations and translate findings into actionable guidance for HR and management.

• Keep track of employment law updates across all 50 states and provide advice to business stakeholders.

• Assist or take charge of issues related to immigration, payroll, employee relations, performance management, discipline, termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, accommodations, and leaves of absence.

• Serve as a strategic business partner to Management and Human Resources.

• Collect, synthesize, and convey requirements to facilitate informed decision-making.

• Help develop and uphold internal policies and procedures.

• Identify potential risks and outcomes while maintaining a comprehensive understanding of business goals and risks.

• Deliver high-quality, legally defensible legal work that reflects stakeholder intent.

• Provide accurate and comprehensive advice that is easily understood by diverse stakeholders.

• Create and present successful presentations.

• Take the initiative in work that contributes to team success and collaborate effectively across teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

• Active membership in the bar is required.

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in providing employment law advice and counsel is essential.

• Experience delivering in-house employment law advice and counsel to a national employer is preferred.

• A blend of in-house and private practice experience in the insurance and/or financial services sectors is preferred.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a larger team of attorneys and legal professionals.

• Capability to identify and prioritize business needs while assessing and communicating risks.

• Proficiency in producing clear, concise, persuasive, and legally defensible work products.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and creatively solve problems.

• Completion of a criminal background investigation and verification of employment, education, and licensing is required as a condition of employment.

• Must be bondable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions from the company.

• Annual incentive bonus program.

• Generous paid time off, including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours each year.

• PTO increases with tenure.

• Supportive and responsive management approach.

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

• Paid parental leave.

• Assistance with adoption and surrogacy.

• Employee giving program that matches donations to eligible nonprofits and schools at double the amount.