Summit Law Group
Labor Attorney - Collective Bargaining and Negotiations
Summit Law Group, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Labor Attorney – Collective Bargaining and Negotiations
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Labor Attorney – Collective Bargaining and Negotiations
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Summit Law Group
Summit’s thriving Labor group seeks an experienced attorney to focus exclusively on labor negotiations and collective bargaining. We value a proven negotiation track record, strong writing skills, and public‑sector experience. The successful candidate can effectively communicate with both sides of the table and operate independently with little oversight. Regular travel throughout Washington is mandatory.
Summit’s all‑member model offers a unique opportunity to become a partner and join one of the largest public‑sector Labor groups in Seattle. No portable book of business is needed, and we offer moving stipends for candidates relocating to Seattle.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of collective bargaining experience is strongly preferred
Competency to run bargaining sessions independently from day one
Extensive experience representing employers or unions in bargaining and negotiations
Ability to provide legal advice and counsel on NLRA issues
Strong communication skills and a personable demeanor
Impeccable drafting skills, specifically with contracts and collective bargaining agreement language
Member of the Washington State Bar Association (or able to obtain Washington State Bar Association membership within a reasonable period)
Washington resident, or planning to relocate to the Seattle area
Interest in joining firm membership, given Summit’s all‑member model
ABOUT SUMMIT Summit Law Group’s nontraditional law firm model, founded on revolutionizing the way legal services are provided, focuses on a single principle: customer service.
Our mission is to think creatively, to proactively formulate and pursue the most effective, efficient solutions to our clients’ legal needs with small, dedicated teams. Everyone at Summit Law Group is a legal professional who shares in the firm’s success, and our attorneys are equity owners of our business. We have eliminated the inefficiencies inherent in traditional law firms – such as hidden charges, rigid cost structures, and leveraged hierarchy – to focus exclusively on our clients. Our innovative model has been proven by a long, successful track record that covers a broad variety of complex legal issues.
Summit is consistently recognized as a top law firm, both on the regional and national levels, and has been consistently ranked by US News & World Report – Best Lawyers and Chambers USA. Summit was also named Washington Firm of the Year at the 2021, 2022 & 2023 Benchmark Litigation US Awards and has also been recognized as one of Washington’s Best Workplaces from 2021 through 2024 by the Puget Sound Business Journal. We are especially proud that in its 2022, 2023 & 2024 Diversity Snapshot, Law360 recognized Summit as being among the leading law firms across the nation for diversity. Additionally, we have consistently received Mansfield Rule Plus Certification since 2022 for our diversity in leadership efforts.
APPLICATION If you are interested in joining the Summit team, please submit your resume and cover letter via our application portal.
Additional Job Information
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Law Practice
Benefits: Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid maternity leave, Paid paternity leave, Disability insurance
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Labor Attorney – Collective Bargaining and Negotiations
role at
Summit Law Group
Summit’s thriving Labor group seeks an experienced attorney to focus exclusively on labor negotiations and collective bargaining. We value a proven negotiation track record, strong writing skills, and public‑sector experience. The successful candidate can effectively communicate with both sides of the table and operate independently with little oversight. Regular travel throughout Washington is mandatory.
Summit’s all‑member model offers a unique opportunity to become a partner and join one of the largest public‑sector Labor groups in Seattle. No portable book of business is needed, and we offer moving stipends for candidates relocating to Seattle.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of collective bargaining experience is strongly preferred
Competency to run bargaining sessions independently from day one
Extensive experience representing employers or unions in bargaining and negotiations
Ability to provide legal advice and counsel on NLRA issues
Strong communication skills and a personable demeanor
Impeccable drafting skills, specifically with contracts and collective bargaining agreement language
Member of the Washington State Bar Association (or able to obtain Washington State Bar Association membership within a reasonable period)
Washington resident, or planning to relocate to the Seattle area
Interest in joining firm membership, given Summit’s all‑member model
ABOUT SUMMIT Summit Law Group’s nontraditional law firm model, founded on revolutionizing the way legal services are provided, focuses on a single principle: customer service.
Our mission is to think creatively, to proactively formulate and pursue the most effective, efficient solutions to our clients’ legal needs with small, dedicated teams. Everyone at Summit Law Group is a legal professional who shares in the firm’s success, and our attorneys are equity owners of our business. We have eliminated the inefficiencies inherent in traditional law firms – such as hidden charges, rigid cost structures, and leveraged hierarchy – to focus exclusively on our clients. Our innovative model has been proven by a long, successful track record that covers a broad variety of complex legal issues.
Summit is consistently recognized as a top law firm, both on the regional and national levels, and has been consistently ranked by US News & World Report – Best Lawyers and Chambers USA. Summit was also named Washington Firm of the Year at the 2021, 2022 & 2023 Benchmark Litigation US Awards and has also been recognized as one of Washington’s Best Workplaces from 2021 through 2024 by the Puget Sound Business Journal. We are especially proud that in its 2022, 2023 & 2024 Diversity Snapshot, Law360 recognized Summit as being among the leading law firms across the nation for diversity. Additionally, we have consistently received Mansfield Rule Plus Certification since 2022 for our diversity in leadership efforts.
APPLICATION If you are interested in joining the Summit team, please submit your resume and cover letter via our application portal.
Additional Job Information
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Law Practice
Benefits: Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid maternity leave, Paid paternity leave, Disability insurance
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