Schwabe is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving the needs of businesses in seven key industry sectors: Technology; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Consumer Products, Manufacturing and Retail; Natural Resources; Real Estate and Construction; Ports and Maritime; and Indian Country and Alaska Native Corporations. We have offices in four states, in the cities of Portland, Bend, Salem, Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage, and Mountain View. Schwabe has a culture based on collaboration, innovation, and a drive to help our clients achieve success.

Schwabe currently has an opening in its Seattle or Vancouver, Washington office for a full-time corporate attorney to work in a thriving, diverse practice. The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum of seven years of corporate legal work experience
• Experience supporting entity formation (private companies, limited liability companies, limited partnerships and joint ventures), M&A, securities, debt and equity financing, due diligence, commercial contracts, private placements, commercial contracts, credit agreements, and other similar corporate tasks
• Effectively able to work on large M&A transactions as well as smaller transactions
• Ability to manage complex transactions, including client-ready documents, client exposure, and interacting across offices and practice groups
• Experience serving clients in at least one of our seven key industries, particularly within a law firm setting (preferred)
• Strong entrepreneurial, growth, and client service mindset
• Washington State Bar admission, or eligibility for reciprocity required

• Some portable book of business plus demonstrated success in developing a client portfolio

Candidates should submit PDFs of their cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, and a writing sample directed to Michelle Baird-Johnson, Schwabe’s Senior Director of Talent Acquisition & Integration. Inquiries are maintained in confidence.

The base pay for this position starts at $200,000, depending on job skills and legal practice experience relevant to the position. Higher base compensation may be available for candidates with a portable book of business. The position is also eligible for productivity and discretionary merit bonus consideration at the end of each calendar year. A listing of benefits can be found here: https://www.schwabe.com/benefits-and-firm-paid-expenses.

In order to cultivate our collaborative culture and better serve our firm clients, most lawyer positions at Schwabe require in-person work in our offices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with flexibility on Mondays and Fridays to work offsite.

Schwabe is proud to be Mansfield Rule Plus Certified. This certification designation means that we have not only adopted best practices for ensuring equal opportunities for all attorneys, but also have demonstrated measurable progress in broadening the diversity of our firm and firm leadership.

Schwabe is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving the needs of businesses in seven key industry sectors: Technology; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Consumer Products, Manufacturing and Retail; Natural Resources; Real Estate and Construction; Ports and Maritime; and Indian Country and Alaska Native Corporations. We have offices in four states, in the cities of Portland, Bend, Salem, Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage, and Mountain View. Schwabe has a culture based on collaboration, innovation, and a drive to help our clients achieve success.

Schwabe currently has an opening for a full-time lawyer to help support the firm’s employment law practice. The preferred location for this opening is in Portland, Oregon, but individuals interested in Seattle or Vancouver, Washington will be considered. The ideal candidate will have:

• 7+ years of employment law experience and understanding of federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Superior research, analytical and legal writing skills, as demonstrated in an employment law-related writing sample
• Litigation experience, at least as a second chair, with duties such as motion drafting, discovery, depositions, and oral argument
• Ability to handle with limited supervision BOLI and EEOC charges, investigations, and employee handbook and policy reviews
• Experience with or interest in labor law is a plus
• Strong work ethic and client service acumen, excellent academic credentials and professional references, as well as solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness and ability to train junior associates
• Interest in one or more of Schwabe’s industry groups
• Oregon or Washington State Bar admission or eligibility for reciprocity is required; being licensed in both states is preferred
• Some portable book of business plus demonstrated success in developing a client portfolio

Candidates should submit PDFs of their cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, and a writing sample directed to Michelle Baird-Johnson, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition and Integration. Inquiries are maintained in confidence.

The base pay for this position starts at $200,000, depending on job skills and legal practice experience relevant to the position. Higher base compensation may be available for candidates depending on their portable book of business. The position is also eligible for productivity and discretionary merit bonus consideration at the end of each calendar year. A listing of benefits can be found here: https://www.schwabe.com/benefits-and-firm-paid-expenses.

In order to cultivate our collaborative culture and better serve our firm clients, most lawyer positions at Schwabe require in-person work in our offices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with flexibility on Mondays and Fridays to work offsite.

Schwabe is proud to be Mansfield Rule Plus Certified. This certification designation means that we have not only adopted best practices for ensuring equal opportunities for all attorneys, but also have demonstrated measurable progress in broadening the diversity of our firm and firm leadership.

Schwabe is committed to cultivating and celebrating a diverse talent pool because it makes our firm better. People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Schwabe is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving the needs of businesses in seven key industry sectors: Technology; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Consumer Products, Manufacturing and Retail; Natural Resources; Real Estate and Construction; Ports and Maritime; and Indian Country and Alaska Native Corporations. We have offices in four states, in the cities of Portland, Bend, Salem, Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage, and Mountain View. Schwabe has a culture based on collaboration, innovation, and a drive to help our clients achieve success.

Schwabe currently has an opening in its Seattle, Washington office for a full-time lawyer to work in a thriving, diverse environmental and natural resources practice. The ideal candidate will have:

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) Degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• 7+ years of related experience with environmental and natural resources
• Knowledge and experience with state and federal laws related to environmental cleanup, air quality, fish and wildlife, hazardous wastes, water quality, removal/fill (wetlands), and water rights
• Knowledge of and experience with Federal Indian Law
• Strong interest in engaging in the natural resource or other industry groups and business development
• Excellent academic credentials and professional references, as well as solid legal research, writing, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ownership of projects and willingness to work hard in a team-oriented setting, but with significant independence
• A track record showing exemplary client service, organizational skills, and teamwork
• Excellent skills in legal research, analysis, writing, and in communication
• Some portable book of business and/or demonstrated success in developing a client portfolio
• Washington State Bar or Oregon State Bar admission or eligibility for reciprocity is required

Candidates should submit PDFs of their cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, and a writing sample directed to Michelle Baird-Johnson, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition & Integration. Inquiries are maintained in confidence.

The base pay range for this position is $185,000-$225,000, depending on job skills and legal practice experience relevant to the position. Higher base compensation may be available depending on the candidate's portable book of business. The position is also eligible for productivity and discretionary merit bonus consideration at the end of each calendar year. A listing of benefits can be found here: https://www.schwabe.com/benefits-and-firm-paid-expenses.

In order to cultivate our collaborative culture and better serve our firm clients, most lawyer positions at Schwabe require in-person work in our offices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with flexibility on Mondays and Fridays to work offsite.

Schwabe is proud to be Mansfield Rule Plus Certified. This certification designation means that we have not only adopted best practices for ensuring equal opportunities for all attorneys, but also have demonstrated measurable progress in broadening the diversity of our firm and firm leadership.

Schwabe is committed to cultivating and celebrating a diverse talent pool because it makes our firm better. People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Schwabe is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving the needs of businesses in seven key industry sectors: Technology; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Consumer Products, Manufacturing and Retail; Natural Resources; Real Estate and Construction; Ports and Maritime; and Indian Country and Alaska Native Corporations. We have offices in four states, in the cities of Portland, Bend, Salem, Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage, and Mountain View. Schwabe has a culture based on collaboration, innovation, and a drive to help our clients achieve success.

Schwabe currently has an opening for a full-time attorney to join our estate and trust practice (“ETP”), which has grown to be one of the largest in the Pacific Northwest. The position can be based in Vancouver, Washington or Portland, Oregon. The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of five years of legal work experience in the areas of:
• Wealth transfer strategies and advice, including drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and community-property agreements
• Trust and probate administration and controversies
• Charitable organization advice
• Guardianships and conservatorships
• Ability to provide tax support for Schwabe's business transition and succession planning practice
• Knowledge of community property law (Washington)
• Washington State Bar and Oregon State Bar admission required
• Strong entrepreneurial, growth, and client service mindset
• Some portable book of business and/or demonstrated success in developing a client portfolio
• Experience serving clients in at least one of our seven key industries, particularly within a law firm setting (preferred)

Candidates should submit PDFs of their cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, and a writing sample directed to Michelle Baird-Johnson, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition and Integration. Inquiries are maintained in confidence.

The base pay range for this position is $165,000-$225,000, depending on job skills and legal practice experience relevant to the position. Higher base compensation may be available for candidates depending on their portable book of business. The position is also eligible for productivity and discretionary merit bonus consideration at the end of each calendar year. A listing of benefits can be found here: https://www.schwabe.com/benefits-and-firm-paid-expenses. 

In order to cultivate our collaborative culture and better serve our firm clients, most lawyer positions at Schwabe require in-person work in our offices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with flexibility on Mondays and Fridays to work offsite.

Schwabe is proud to be Mansfield Rule Plus Certified. This certification designation means that we have not only adopted best practices for ensuring equal opportunities for all attorneys, but also have demonstrated measurable progress in broadening the diversity of our firm and firm leadership.

Schwabe is committed to cultivating and celebrating a diverse talent pool because it makes our firm better. People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Schwabe is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving the needs of businesses in seven key industry sectors: Technology; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail; Natural Resources; Real Estate and Construction; Ports and Maritime; and Indian Country and Alaska Native Corporations. We have offices in four states, in the cities of Portland, Bend, Salem, Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage, and Mountain View. Schwabe has a culture based on collaboration, innovation, and a drive to help our clients achieve success.

Schwabe currently has an opening for a full-time Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney in either its Portland, Oregon or Seattle, WA offices. The ideal candidate will have:

• 7+ years of IP litigation experience
• Experience in patent litigation-related research and motion drafting, including claim construction and dispositive motion practice
• Demonstrated aptitude in managing independent projects within a team environment in a fast-paced litigation practice
• Experience taking depositions and managing fact and expert discovery
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Strong client service skills and ethics
• Demonstrated ownership of projects and willingness to work hard in a team-oriented setting, but with significant independence
• USPTO admission and a technical background are a plus but are not required; however, the applicant needs to be able to understand and explain complex technologies
• Strong work ethic and client service acumen, excellent academic credentials and professional references, as well as solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Interest in one or more of Schwabe’s industry groups
  
• Desire to actively develop a client portfolio
• Oregon or Washington State Bar admission or eligibility for reciprocity is required

Candidates should submit PDFs of their cover letter, resume, and law school transcripts directed to Michelle Baird-Johnson, Schwabe’s Sr. Director of Talent Acquisition & Integration. Inquiries are maintained in confidence.

The base pay for this position starts at $200,000, depending on job skills and legal practice experience relevant to the position. The position is also eligible for discretionary merit bonus consideration at the end of each calendar year. A listing of benefits can be found here: https://www.schwabe.com/benefits-and-firm-paid-expenses.

In order to cultivate our collaborative culture and better serve our firm clients, most lawyer positions at Schwabe require in-person work in our offices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with flexibility on Mondays and Fridays to work offsite.

Schwabe is proud to be Mansfield Rule Plus Certified. This certification designation means that we have not only adopted best practices for ensuring equal opportunities for all attorneys, but also have demonstrated measurable progress in broadening the diversity of our firm and firm leadership.

Schwabe is committed to cultivating and celebrating a diverse talent pool because it makes our firm better. People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Schwabe is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving the needs of businesses in seven key industry sectors: Technology; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Consumer Products, Manufacturing and Retail; Natural Resources; Real Estate and Construction; Ports and Maritime; and Indian Country and Alaska Native Corporations. We have offices in four states, in the cities of Portland, Bend, Salem, Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage, and Mountain View. Schwabe has a culture based on collaboration, innovation, and a drive to help our clients achieve success.

Schwabe has an opening for a full-time Real Estate attorney in one of our physical offices to work in a thriving, diverse real estate practice. The ideal candidate will have:

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) Degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• 7+ years of experience with commercial real estate transactions, including:
• Leasing
• Purchase & sale agreements
• Real estate due diligence, including title review
• Leasing
• Real estate finance transactions
• Development-related contracts
• Strong interest in engaging in real estate and construction, natural resources, and/or ports industry groups and business development
• Excellent academic credentials and professional references, as well as solid legal research, writing, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ownership of projects and willingness to work hard in a team-oriented setting, but with significant independence
• A track record showing exemplary client service, organizational skills, and teamwork
• Excellent skills in legal research, analysis, writing, and in communication

• Local State Bar admission or eligibility for reciprocity is required
• Some portable book of business plus demonstrated success in developing a client portfolio

Candidates should submit PDFs of their cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, and a writing sample directed to Michelle Baird-Johnson, Schwabe’s Senior Director of Talent Acquisition & Integration. Inquiries are maintained in confidence.

The base pay for this position starts at $200,000, depending on job skills and legal practice experience relevant to the position. Higher base compensation may be available for candidates with a portable book of business. The position is also eligible for productivity and discretionary merit bonus consideration at the end of each calendar year. A listing of benefits can be found here: https://www.schwabe.com/benefits-and-firm-paid-expenses.

In order to cultivate our collaborative culture and better serve our firm clients, most lawyer positions at Schwabe require in-person work in our offices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with flexibility on Mondays and Fridays to work offsite.

Schwabe is proud to be Mansfield Rule Plus Certified. This certification designation means that we have not only adopted best practices for ensuring equal opportunities for all attorneys, but also have demonstrated measurable progress in broadening the diversity of our firm and firm leadership.