Labor Relations Attorney

Job Overview

An established law firm is seeking a seasoned Labor Relations Attorney with a minimum of 10 years of management-side labor law experience. The role supports a diverse client base in both private and public sectors, offering flexibility with a hybrid work model in Portland. The ideal candidate will bring a robust background in traditional labor law, including collective bargaining, contract administration, and representing employers in arbitrations and hearings.

Location

• Portland, OR

Duties

• Provide legal counsel on traditional labor law matters for management-side clients
• Lead and manage client relationships directly, focusing on labor relations issues
• Represent clients in collective bargaining negotiations, contract administration, arbitrations, and board hearings
• Advise employers on compliance with labor laws and develop strategies for labor relations
• Engage in collaborative team efforts to address immediate client needs and deliver excellent client service

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in traditional labor law on the management side
• Experience handling labor law issues in both private and public sector environments
• Demonstrated commitment to client service and strong client relationship management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting and independently on cases
• Preferred experience with a personal client base

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active member in good standing with either the Washington State Bar Association or Oregon State Bar, or eligibility for reciprocity
• California State Bar license is a plus

Skills

• Strong negotiation skills with a focus on collective bargaining and contract administration
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills for representing clients in hearings and arbitrations
• Proficiency in handling complex labor relations cases and advising on compliance issues
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work arrangements and potential for fully remote work
• Comprehensive benefits package (details available on the firm’s attorney page)
• A collegial, team-oriented work environment committed to professional growth and community involvement

This firm has been a power player in the Pacific Northwest for a long time. While this firm practices in numerous areas, its strongest areas are in the corporate context where it does truly exceptional work. Their clients are a diverse group of domestic and international corporations, government entities, and non-profit organizations. This firm is a lifestyle type of firm in many respects and wants its associates to have lives outside of the law. An additional aspect of this firm is that it is consistently able to attract and retain candidates who are the cream of the crop. The firm takes its recruiting very seriously and truly makes a major effort to make the associates who join the firm feel welcome as members of the firm. The firm's training is also very solid. Attorneys are encouraged to get involved in numerous outside activities and appear to do so on a regular and ongoing basis.