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Description
Contract Employment Attorney
Ready to put your employment law expertise to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment?
Based in the Pacific Northwest, Emerald Search Partners collaborates with leading law firms and corporate legal departments throughout Washington and across the country. With more than 90 years of combined legal recruiting experience, we are committed to connecting talented attorneys with opportunities that align with their skills, goals, and values.
We are currently partnering with a well-known national company seeking an experienced Contract Employment Attorney to provide immediate support on a variety of employment and HR-related legal matters.
This opportunity offers the chance to work directly with business leaders and legal stakeholders on EEOC responses, administrative proceedings, mediation support, employment investigations, and day-to-day employment counseling in a flexible and collaborative environment.
What We're Looking For:
- Significant employment law experience required
- Active membership and good standing with the Washington State Bar Association
- Extensive EEOC, administrative agency, and employment claim experience strongly preferred
- Experience handling mediation position statements, agency responses, and employment-related disputes
- Ability to independently assess legal issues, identify missing information, and develop practical solutions
- Strong judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience advising employers on a broad range of employment matters
- Additional business law or corporate experience is a plus
- Self-starter who thrives with minimal supervision and can quickly get up to speed on complex matters
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive contract compensation, approximately $100/hour
- Flexible scheduling options
- Primarily remote work environment
- Opportunity for long-term or temp-to-hire consideration
- Meaningful, high-level employment law work with immediate impact
Why Partner with Emerald Search Partners?
- Access to confidential and exclusive opportunities
- Insight into company culture, leadership, and organizational needs
- Interview preparation and contract negotiation support
- A recruiting partner invested in your long-term success
This role is ideal for a seasoned employment attorney who enjoys tackling complex workplace issues, exercising independent judgment, and serving as a trusted advisor in a business environment. The team offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to work on interesting and varied employment matters that make a direct impact on the organization.
If these opportunities aren't the perfect fit, we still encourage you to apply. Whether you're seeking a different level of experience, compensation range, practice area, or work arrangement, Emerald Search Partners can help guide your search and connect you with opportunities that align with your career goals.
Apply today to learn more about these confidential opportunities. Email us your resume at [email protected] or apply directly on our website at www.emeraldsearch.
