Attorney - Employment Law

Innovative Driven; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Driven in Portland, OR seeks a Senior Employment Attorney to join a well-established Pacific Northwest law firm representing individuals and businesses. The role focuses on advising on employment law, investigations, policy drafting, and dispute resolution.

The position requires an active OR and WA license, 5–10+ years of experience, and strong knowledge of regulations. You will support HR and leadership on compliance and employee relations initiatives.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in OR and WA.
• 5–10+ years of employment or labor law experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Experience conducting investigations and handling employment-related disputes.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on employment laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Advise leadership and HR on employee relations matters, including discipline, performance management, accommodations, investigations, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with employment-related laws.
• Conduct and oversee workplace investigations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other employee complaints.
• Draft, review, and update employment policies, handbooks, agreements, and legal documentation.
• Manage employment-related litigation, administrative charges, and agency responses.
• Partner with HR to develop training programs on workplace compliance and legal requirements.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting employment practices.
• Support diversity, equity, inclusion, and workplace compliance initiatives.
• Opportunity to work on Civil Rights and Fair Housing Matters.

Skills

Employment law

Investigations

Negotiation

Communication

Confidentiality

Policy drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Innovative Driven is seeking a full-time Senior Attorney to join the team at a well-established mid-size Pacific Northwest law firm representing clients in a wide range of matters. The firm provides quality and affordable representation to individuals and businesses of all sizes.

The Employment Law Attorney provides legal counsel and guidance on employment-related matters, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws. This role supports the organization by mitigating legal risk, managing employment disputes, advising on workplace policies, and partnering with Human Resources and business leaders on employee relations issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice regarding employment laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Advise leadership and HR on employee relations matters, including discipline, performance management, accommodations, investigations, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with employment-related laws.
• Conduct and oversee workplace investigations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other employee complaints.
• Draft, review, and update employment policies, handbooks, agreements, and legal documentation.
• Manage employment-related litigation, administrative charges, and agency responses.
• Partner with HR to develop training programs on workplace compliance and legal requirements.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting employment practices.
• Support organizational initiatives related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and workplace compliance.
• Opportunity to work on Civil Rights and Fair Housing Matters.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in OR and WA.
• 5-10+ years of experience in employment law, labor law, or a related legal field.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Experience conducting investigations and handling employment-related disputes.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.