Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks to hire an employment litigation associate with a minimum of two years' experience to join its vibrant Washington and national employment law practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in complex commercial litigation and arbitration, excellent academic credentials, strong writing, research, analytical, and verbal communication skills. Candidates should also have a broad understanding of federal and Washington employment laws and regulations. We are seeking candidates from large and established defense firms or a smaller firm handling sophisticated employment defense matters. The associate’s practice will focus on employment litigation.

The candidate must be a member or pending member of the Washington State Bar. This is a great opportunity for a confident, self-motivated associate with a desire to build a comprehensive employment practice in a collegial environment. This position will be based out of the Seattle or Bellevue office.

To apply, please upload a cover letter addressed to Valerie Hawley, Lawyer Talent Acquisition Specialist; resume, a copy of your law school transcript, and a brief writing sample (10 pages max).

We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them. 

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fosters a culture where all talented individuals—including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have, and can see, paths to success.  Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion sits on four pillars: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement.  Learn more about the firm’s commitment to DEI here: www.dwt.com/dei. 

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email humanresources@dwt.com.

The annualized salary range for this position in Washington is $205,000 to $330,000.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus and health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), vacation, sick time, 10 paid holidays each year and an employee assistance program.  For full-time employees, the initial sick leave benefit is 80 hours of sick leave per year.  Attorneys generally take approximately three weeks of vacation from work each year, and it may vary depending on the needs of the clients and the firm.  Additional voluntary benefits programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs are also available.

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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks to hire an employment litigation associate with a minimum of three years' experience to join its vibrant Washington and national employment law practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in complex commercial litigation and arbitration, excellent academic credentials, strong writing, research, analytical, and verbal communication skills. Candidates should also have a broad understanding of federal and Washington employment laws and regulations. We are seeking candidates from large and established defense firms or a smaller firm handling sophisticated employment defense matters. The associate’s practice will focus on employment litigation.

The candidate must be a member or pending member of the Washington State Bar. This is a great opportunity for a confident, self-motivated associate with a desire to build a comprehensive employment practice in a collegial environment. This position will be based out of the Seattle office.

To apply, please upload a cover letter addressed to Valerie Hawley, Lawyer Talent Acquisition Specialist; resume, a copy of your law school transcript, and a brief writing sample (10 pages max).

We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fosters a culture where all talented individuals—including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have, and can see, paths to success.  Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion sits on four pillars: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement.  Learn more about the firm’s commitment to DEI here: www.dwt.com/dei. 

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email humanresources@dwt.com.

The annualized salary range for this position in Washington is $225,000 to $330,000.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus and health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), vacation, sick time, 10 paid holidays each year and an employee assistance program.  For full-time employees, the initial sick leave benefit is 80 hours of sick leave per year.  Attorneys generally take approximately three weeks of vacation from work each year, and it may vary depending on the needs of the clients and the firm.  Additional voluntary benefits programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs are also available. 

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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated mid-to-senior level associate to join our Technology Transactions practice group. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge legal and business issues at the intersection of emerging technologies, intellectual property, and advanced data strategies. 

Our team advises clients across a broad range of industries—including fintech, financial services, artificial intelligence, cloud services, outsourcing, and advertising—to navigate complex transactions and develop innovative solutions in a constantly evolving technological and regulatory landscape. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Structure, draft, and negotiate strategic transactions involving advanced technologies, including fintech, cloud services, software, and AI. 

• Structure, draft and negotiate vendor, supplier and outsourcing agreements. 

• Counsel clients on the evolving intellectual property and regulatory landscape related to data, open banking, content agreements, and AI model development. 

• Draft and negotiate agreements related to software licensing, technology development, commercialization, intellectual property rights, and content management. 

• Provide legal guidance on advertising, marketing, promotions law, and product counseling for launches of innovative technologies and services. 

• Stay ahead of new trends and developments in artificial intelligence, fintech, open banking emerging technologies, and related regulatory frameworks to provide thought leadership and strategic counsel to clients. 

• Draft and negotiate agreement related to licensing AI Systems and content licenses for AI mode training. 

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in the firm’s relevant jurisdiction(s). 

• 4–8 years of experience in technology transactions, licensing, intellectual property, fintech and outsourcing. 

• Strong understanding of issues relating to the development, implementation, and commercialization of advanced technologies, including payments, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and software. 

• Experience negotiating complex agreements, including intellectual property rights, data access and licensing arrangements. 

• Experience working with fintech, financial institution and digital asset clients. 

• Exceptional writing, communication, and negotiation skills, with keen attention to detail. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. 

Preferred Experience:

• Experience negotiating AI System licenses and content licenses for AI training. 

• Familiarity with advertising, marketing law, and regulatory issues affecting emerging technologies. 

• Experience advising clients on the intellectual property aspects of M&A and other transactional matters. 

• Background working with clients across diverse industries, including fintech, payments, cloud services, AI, government contracts, digital assets, outsourcing and advertising. 

Why Join Us? 
This position allows you to work alongside industry-leading practitioners who advise some of the foremost companies pushing boundaries in fintech, AI, and other emerging technologies. As a member of our Technology Transactions team, you’ll engage with dynamic clients, tackle sophisticated legal challenges, and play a key role in shaping the future of the technological legal landscape.  You’ll also collaborate with attorneys in our financial services, corporate and government contracts practice groups on complex, cross-functional transactions.   

Application Process: 
Please submit your resume, cover letter, law school transcript and representative deal sheet through our career portal to Beka Anardi. We look forward to connecting with highly qualified candidates looking to make an impact in this exciting practice area. 

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities.

We are committed to creating and cultivating a diverse workforce and inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all employment-related decisions without regard to an employee’s sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email humanresources@dwt.com.

The annualized salary range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $225,000 - $330,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus and health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), vacation, sick time, 10 paid holidays each year and an employee assistance program. For full-time employees, the initial sick leave benefit is 80 hours of sick leave per year. Attorneys generally take approximately three weeks of vacation from work each year, and it may vary depending on the needs of the clients and the firm. Additional voluntary benefits programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.