Direct Counsel is looking for Employment Litigation Associate - Seattle in Seattle, WA. This local job opportunity with ID 3729410605 is live since 2026-06-27 02:52:06.

Employment & Trade Secret Litigation Associate – AmLaw 100 Firm

Location: Seattle

Full-Time

Direct Counsel represents an AmLaw 100 firm seeking an Employment & Trade Secret Litigation Associate to join its nationally recognized practice in New York.

The firm's Employment & Trade Secret Litigation Group handles a diverse range of sophisticated matters, including bet-the-company litigation, internal investigations, employment counseling, and employment-related issues arising from corporate transactions. The team works with innovative clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies across technology, life sciences, green energy, and cleantech industries.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of exclusive management-side employment law litigation and counseling experience.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of management-side employment litigation experience required
• Experience handling employment litigation matters and advising clients on workplace issues
• Experience with terminations, leaves of absence, reductions in force, and employment policies
• Experience with trade secrets, restrictive covenants, non-competes, and employee mobility matters
• Experience advising on employment issues related to mergers and acquisitions preferred
• Active New York Bar admission required
• Excellent academic credentials and strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills

Compensation & Benefits

The expected salary for this position is $235,000, with discretionary merit-based bonuses available.

The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, retirement benefits, paid parental leave, wellness programs, professional development support, paid CLE and bar expenses, and additional employee benefits.

Direct Counsel is conducting a confidential search for qualified candidates.