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 Portland, Oregon or 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 five 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
• Oregon or Washington State Bar admission, or eligibility for reciprocity required

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 range for this position is $165,000-$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 recognizes the structural changes and actions we have taken to diversify leadership in our firm. Learn more here: Mansfield Rule Plus Certification.

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, Washington will be considered. The ideal candidate will have:

• 4+ 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
• 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
• Experience with or interest in labor law is a plus

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-$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 recognizes the structural changes and actions we have taken to diversify leadership in our firm. Learn more here: Mansfield Rule Plus Certification.

Schwabe is committed to cultivating and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion because it makes our firm better. People from historically underrepresented 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 the Portland, Oregon or Seattle, Washington office for a full-time associate to help support the firm’s employment law practice. The ideal candidate will have:

• At least one year of employment law experience, and knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Superior research, analytical and legal writing skills, as demonstrated in a law-related writing sample
• Knowledge of or an interest in labor law
• Experience with or interest in supporting litigation and administrative proceedings
• 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
• Oregon or Washington State Bar license 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 and Integration. Inquiries are maintained in confidence.

The base pay range for this position is $155,000-$185,000, 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 recognizes the structural changes and actions we have taken to diversify leadership in our firm. Learn more here: Mansfield Rule Plus Certification.

Schwabe is committed to cultivating and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion because it makes our firm better. People from historically underrepresented 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 recognizes the structural changes and actions we have taken to diversify leadership in our firm. Learn more here: Mansfield Rule Plus Certification.

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 Portland, Oregon, or Seattle or Vancouver, Washington.

• The ideal candidate will have some experience with or knowledge of:
• Ability to provide tax support for Schwabe's business transition and succession planning practice
• Oregon State Bar or Washington State Bar admission required
• Strong entrepreneurial, growth, and client service mindset
• Interest in serving clients in at least one of our seven key industries
  

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 $155,000-$185,000, 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 recognizes the structural changes and actions we have taken to diversify leadership in our firm. Learn more here: Mansfield Rule Plus Certification.

Schwabe is committed to cultivating and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion because it makes our firm better. People from historically underrepresented 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 is based in Vancouver, Washington. The ideal candidate will have:

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 recognizes the structural changes and actions we have taken to diversify leadership in our firm. Learn more here: Mansfield Rule Plus Certification.

Schwabe is committed to cultivating and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion because it makes our firm better. People from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.