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, licensed Biotechnology and/or Pharmaceutical Patent Associate in our Intellectual Property department.  This position will be based out of Mountain View, CA, Portland, OR, Bend, OR, or Seattle, WA. The ideal candidate will have:

• 3 to 4 years of experience in biotech/pharma patent prosecution
• Advanced degree in biology, biochemistry, immunology or other life sciences
• Excellent writing, interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent academic credentials and professional references
• Demonstrated ownership of projects and willingness to work in a team-oriented setting, but with significant independence
• Strong client service ethics
• USPTO registration required
• CA, OR or WA bar required (for Mountain View, Portland, Bend, or Seattle)
• The pay range for this position is $150,000 - $180,000, depending on job skills and experience. 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 Director of Talent Acquisition & Integration. Inquiries are maintained in confidence.

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, Williamson & Wyatt is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving the needs of businesses in seven key industry sectors: Technology; Healthcare; Manufacturing, Distribution 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 $185,000 - $225,000, 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 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 Director of Talent Acquisition & Integration. Inquiries are maintained in confidence.

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; 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 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 $150,000 - $180,000, 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.

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

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; 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 immediate need in its Portland, Oregon or Seattle, Washington office for a full-time environmental and natural resources associate to work in a thriving, diverse practice.  The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: 

• 2-6 years of related experience with knowledge of 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

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

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

• Business development experience and strong interest in engaging in natural resource related industries

• Oregon State Bar and Washington State Bar admissions or eligibility to waive-in

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

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

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; 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 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 one or more of the areas of mergers and acquisitions, 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.

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

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; 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 land use lawyer to help support our Land Use practice as a part of the Real Estate & Natural Resources Department. The ideal candidate will have: 

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

• 5 to 10 years of experience with land use matters, including:

  • Drafting land use applications

  • Appearance at public hearings

  • Research and review of development feasibility

  • Appellate briefing

• Excellent academic credentials and professional references, as well as solid oral advocacy, 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.

• Business development experience and strong interest in engaging in real estate and construction or natural resource industry groups.

• Oregon State Bar admission or eligibility for immediate reciprocity (required).

• The pay range for this position is $150,000 - $180,000, 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.

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

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; 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 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 experience. 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 Director of Talent Acquisition & Integration. Inquiries are maintained in confidence.

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; 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 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.

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

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, Williamson & Wyatt is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving the needs of businesses in seven key industry sectors: Technology; Healthcare; Manufacturing, Distribution 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, Williamson & Wyatt has an opening for a full-time associate to support the core tax transactional, tax planning, and tax controversy services in the Portland office with our Tax Group.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

• Strong client service ethics

• Demonstrated interest in the field of tax law

• Oregon State Bar admission or immediate eligibility for reciprocity (required)

• JD degree from an accredited law school (required)

• LLM degree in taxation or CPA license (strongly preferred)

• Washington State Bar admission (considered a plus)

• The pay range for this position is $140,000 - $180,000, depending on job skills and experience. 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 Director of Talent Acquisition & Integration. Inquiries are maintained in confidence.

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; 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 in its Seattle, Washington or Vancouver, Washington office for a land use associate attorney to join its Real Estate & Natural Resources Department. The ideal candidate will have: 

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

• 5 to 10 years of experience with land use matters, including:

  •  Research and review of development feasibility

  • Coordinate with permitting agencies to secure land use applications

  • Appellate briefing

  • Drafting land use applications

  • Preparing legal documents and agreements

  • Preparing and filing motions and complaints

  • Legislative tracking and analysis

• Excellent academic credentials and professional references, as well as solid oral advocacy, 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.

• Business development experience and strong interest in building a land use practice. 

• Washington State Bar admission or eligibility for immediate reciprocity required

• The pay range for this position is $150,000 - $180,000, 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.

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

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.