In-House Employment Attorney (Remote)

The Standard; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 128,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual incentive bonus

Job summary

The Standard is seeking an Employment Attorney to join the Legal and Compliance team. You’ll advise HR and management on federal, state, and local employment law, helping mitigate risk while supporting the company’s business goals.

A JD and active bar are required, with 3+ years of employment law experience. This remote-friendly, full-time role supports The Standard across the United States and engages with diverse stakeholders to drive compliant business outcomes.

Qualifications

• JD and active bar membership are required
• 3+ years of employment law experience required
• In-house employment law experience with a national employer is preferred

Responsibilities

• Research and translate employment law across federal, state, and local levels into practical guidance for HR and management
• Assist/lead immigration, payroll, employee relations, performance management, discipline, termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, accommodations, and leaves of absence matters
• Partner with Management and HR to gather requirements and communicate risk and recommended actions
• Develop and maintain internal policies and procedures to support company growth
• Provide clear, legally defensible advice and deliver presentations to diverse stakeholders

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Advising stakeholders

Risk assessment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active bar membership

Job description

The Standard is seeking an Employment Attorney to join the Legal and Compliance team. You’ll advise HR and management on federal, state, and local employment law, helping mitigate risk while supporting the company’s business goals.

A JD and active bar are required, with 3+ years of employment law experience. This remote-friendly, full-time role supports The Standard across the United States and engages with diverse stakeholders to drive compliant business outcomes.