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 Portland, Seattle, Anchorage, Vancouver, Bend, Salem, and Mountain View, California. Schwabe has a firm culture based on camaraderie, innovation, and a drive to help our clients achieve success.

Schwabe currently has an opening for an experienced full-time employee benefits attorney. The position will be based out of the firm's Portland, Oregon office, though qualified candidates based in any of our office locations or working remotely will be considered. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience that include:

• Designing, drafting, amending administration and governance of qualified retirement plans under Code § 401(a) and other types of tax-favored retirement plans subject to 403(b) and 457(b), etc.

• Working with clients to correct documentary, administrative and fiduciary errors in retirement plans, health and welfare plans and executive compensation arrangements

• Assisting with benefits and compensation aspects of corporate transactions and restructurings, reductions-in-force and change-in-control situations

• Helping clients design, document, and administer ERISA health and welfare plan documents and summary plan descriptions

• Advising employers on contract and other trust law issues in connection with multiemployer plans

• Analyzing and advising on multiemployer pension plan withdrawal liability

• Experience with employment-related documents and 409A issues

• Advising clients on due diligence and reviewing Merger & Acquisition documents for ERISA related items

• An understanding of non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements and Code §§ 409A, 457, 280G, etc.

• Excellent academic credentials and professional references, as well as solid legal research, analysis, writing, and communication skills

• Demonstrated ownership of projects and willingness to work in a team-oriented setting, but with significant independence

• Strong client service ethics

• Oregon, Washington, California, or Alaska State Bar admission (depending on job location)

• The pay range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000, depending on job skills and experience. Higher base compensation may be available depending on the candidate's portable book of business. The position is also eligible for discretionary merit bonus and 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.

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.

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 lawyer to help support the firm’s employment law practice. The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ 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
• Experience with or interest in labor law is a huge plus, as is being licensed to practice in both Oregon and Washington States.
  
• The pay range for this position is $140,000 - $180,000, 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.

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.

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 Portland or Seattle office for a full-time environmental, natural resources, and water lawyer to help support our Real Estate and Natural Resources department. The ideal candidate will have: 

• 3+ years of related experience

• Knowledge and experience with state water rights and wetlands laws, with an emphasis in water rights permitting and transfers, wetland permitting and enforcement actions, and Oregon and/or Washington administrative hearings

• Knowledge and experience with state and federal laws related to environmental cleanups, due diligence, and water quality, Oregon and/or Washington administrative hearings, and Department of Environmental Quality enforcement actions

• Knowledge of state environmental, water, wetland, and natural resources laws

• 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 State Bar Admission or eligibility for immediate reciprocity

• The pay range for this position is $140,000 - $180,000, 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.

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.

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 is seeking an experienced lawyer looking to join a well-established business transactions department with a sophisticated corporate practice serving domestic and international clients in challenging transactions. The ideal candidate will have: 

• Minimum of four years of experience in the area of mergers and acquisitions, and combination of experience with private placements, credit agreements, entity formations, emerging companies, securities, and general corporate law

• Experience serving clients in at least one of our seven key industries

• Ability to manage complex transactions independently, in addition to having an ability and willingness to train and manage the work of junior associates

• Excellent legal skills and reputation

• Strong client service ethics

• Entrepreneurial and growth mindset

• Will consider placement of this position in any of the firm’s seven offices; flexible work-from-home/work-from-office options available

• The pay range for this position is $165,000 - $225,000, depending on job skills and experience. 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.

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.

 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 office for a full-time lawyer to help support our Litigation department. The Ideal candidate will have:

• 2+ years of litigation experience, including drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and trial preparation
  

• Experience in general business litigation or complex commercial litigation

• Strong work ethic and client service acumen, excellent academic credentials and professional references, as well as solid interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent academic credentials and professional references, as well as strong legal research and writing skills

• Interest in one or more of Schwabe's seven industry groups

• Washington State Bar admission or eligibility for reciprocity (strongly preferred)

• The pay range for this position is $140,000 - $180,000, 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.

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.

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 Anchorage, AK office for a full-time litigation associate. The ideal candidate will have:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) Degree from an ABA-accredited law school

• 3+ years of litigation experience, including drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and trial preparation 

• Experience in general business litigation or complex commercial litigation

• 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

• Strong client service ethics

• Alaska State Bar admission or eligibility for reciprocity highly preferred

• The pay range for this position is $140,000 - $180,000, 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.

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.

 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 lawyer to help support our Litigation department specifically in Vancouver, Washington. The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years of litigation experience, including drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and trial preparation 
  

• Experience in general business litigation or complex commercial litigation

• Strong work ethic and client service acumen as well as solid interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent academic credentials and professional references, as well as solid legal research, writing, and communication skills. 

• Interest in one or more of Schwabe's seven industry groups

• Desire to focus and build a practice in the Southwest Washington region

• Washington State Bar admission or eligibility for reciprocity highly preferred

• The pay range for this position is $140,000 - $180,000, 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.

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.

 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 is seeking a highly motivated Privacy Partner to join its team. This position requires 5+ years of experience in the following areas:

• Advising clients on their obligations under information privacy laws;

• Advising on e-mail marketing and online advertising and matters relating to cloud storage;

• Preparing privacy policies for websites and mobile applications;

• Negotiating contractual provisions allocating risk between clients and service providers related to personal data, trade secrets, and confidential information;

• Advising on representations and warranties related to privacy and security in M&A transactions;

• Advising on use of cookies, Google Analytics, and other common technologies in websites; and

• Advising on incident response planning
  

• Juris Doctorate (JD) Degree from an ABA-accredited law school

• Excellent academic credentials and professional references, as well as solid legal research, writing, and communication skills

• Demonstrated ownership of projects and willingness to work well in a team-oriented setting, but with significant independence

• Strong client service ethic

• Admission or eligibility for reciprocity to the Oregon State Bar, Washington State Bar, or California State Bar

• US and international privacy certifications

• The pay range for this position is $180,000 - $300,000, depending on job skills and experience. Higher base compensation may be available to candidates who bring a portable book of business. 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.

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.

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 Portland, Oregon office for a real estate associate attorney to join its Real Estate and Natural Resources Department. The ideal candidate will have: 

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) Degree from an ABA-accredited law school

• 3+ years experience with commercial, timber, and agriculture real estate transactions, including

• Purchase and 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/or natural resource industry groups and business development

• Excellent academic credentials and professional references

• Demonstrated ownership of projects and willingness to work in a collaborative and team setting, but with significant independence
  

•  A track record demonstrating exemplary client service, organizational skills, and team work

• Excellent skills in legal research, analysis, writing, and in communication

• Oregon State Bar Admission or eligibility for immediate reciprocity preferred

• The pay range for this position is $140,000 - $180,000, 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.

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.

 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.