Litigation and Compliance Attorney - Remote

Job Description
Job Description Employment Attorney (Counseling + Litigation)
Location: On-site preferred (with some flexibility) – Seattle, WA
Practice Area: Employment Law (Employer-Side)
Seniority: Mid- to Senior-Level (5+ years)
About the Opportunity Direct Counsel is seeking an Employment Attorney to join a business-focused, full-service law firm serving small to mid-size businesses .
The firm was founded by former big-law attorneys who wanted to build a practice centered on high-quality legal work, collaboration, and sustainable work–life balance . The firm now offers integrated services across:
Business / Corporate
Employment
Litigation
Tax
Estate Planning / Probate
The culture is collegial, supportive, and in-office , with a strong emphasis on mentorship and long-term professional growth .
Position Overview This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys both employment counseling and litigation . The attorney will step into an established employer-side employment practice , inheriting work from a senior attorney approaching retirement.
The position includes a mix of:
Day-to-day employment counseling and policy work for employers
Employment litigation and administrative matters when disputes arise
The attorney will work directly with business clients , providing practical legal guidance and representation.
Key Responsibilities Employment Counseling
Advise employers on hiring, discipline, termination, leave issues, and accommodations
Draft and update employee handbooks, policies, and employment agreements
Provide compliance guidance under federal, state, and local employment laws
Employment Litigation
Handle or supervise litigation matters, including:
Discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims
Wage-and-hour disputes and statutory claims
Administrative charges and agency proceedings (EEOC and state agencies)

Client & Firm Collaboration
Collaborate with attorneys across business and litigation practices
Support ongoing client relationships and contribute to practice growth over time
Qualifications

• 5+ years of employer-side employment-law experience
• Strong background in employment counseling, policy development, and compliance
• Experience handling or materially contributing to employment litigation
• Ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively
• Excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills
• Admission (or ability to become admitted) in Washington State

Work Environment & Expectations Billable Hours
Target of approximately 1,600 billable hours annually
Emphasis on sustainable workloads and balance
Culture
Collaborative, in-person environment
Strong mentorship and partner accessibility
Focus on long-term careers, not churn
Schedule
Attorneys are generally in the office most days
Some remote flexibility (e.g., one day per week) after onboarding
More in-office presence expected initially
Compensation
Base salary range: $140,000 – $220,000, depending on experience, skills, and level of independence in both counseling and litigation
Bonus opportunities may be available based on performance
Benefits package includes health insurance, retirement benefits, and paid time off