Labor & Employment Attorney

Synectics Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Commuter allowance

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Synectics Inc. seeks a Labor & Employment Associate/Counsel in Seattle, WA, to manage employment litigation and provide strategic counseling to employers across industries.

The role supports both litigation and advisory matters, with potential Income Principal opportunities for highly portable business. Requirements include 6–12 years of labor and employment experience, strong analytical and writing skills, and an active WA Bar license (Oregon Bar a plus).

Qualifications

• 6-12 years of labor and employment law experience.
• Broad experience in employment litigation, counseling, and compliance.
• Strong analytical, legal research, and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective and efficient client service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to independently manage significant responsibilities and multiple matters.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Demonstrated interest in business development.
• Active Washington State Bar license required.
• Oregon Bar admission is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle single-plaintiff and class-action employment litigation.
• Advise employers on employment law and workplace matters.
• Handle discrimination, harassment, wage/hour, leaves, and disability accommodations.
• Draft and review employment agreements, settlements, policies, and handbooks.
• Provide direct client counseling and develop client relationships.
• Independently manage multiple matters and collaborate with attorneys.
• Participate in business development and support practice-group growth.
• Labor relations experience, including bargaining, is a plus.

Job description

Labor & Employment Associate / Counsel

Location: Seattle, WA

Employment Type: Full-Time | In-Office/Hybrid

Experience: 6-12 Years

About The Opportunity

The position is available at the Associate or Counsel level. For highly experienced attorneys with a portable book of business, an Income Principal opportunity may also be considered. The attorney will represent employers across a broad range of industries and handle both employment litigation and advice/counseling matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle single-plaintiff and class-action employment litigation.
• Advise employers on employment law and workplace matters.
• Handle matters involving discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, employee leave, and disability accommodations.
• Draft and review employment agreements, settlements, policies, and employee handbooks.
• Provide direct client counseling and develop strong client relationships.
• Independently manage multiple matters and collaborate with attorneys across the practice.
• Participate in business development and support practice-group growth.
• Traditional labor experience, including collective bargaining, is a plus.
• Oregon employment law or litigation experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 6-12 years of labor and employment law experience.
• Broad experience in employment litigation, counseling, and compliance.
• Strong analytical, legal research, and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective and efficient client service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to independently manage significant responsibilities and multiple matters.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Demonstrated interest in business development.
• Active Washington State Bar license required.
• Oregon Bar admission is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Annual bonus and production-based increases.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Commuter allowance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Billable credit for pro bono, DEI initiatives, and associate training.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.

Opportunity

This position offers an opportunity to work on sophisticated labor and employment litigation and counseling matters, develop long-term client relationships, participate in business development, and work alongside an experienced legal team. Highly experienced attorneys with portable business may be considered for an Income Principal role.