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4 results for General Counsel in Portland, OR

Employment Attorney
  • Portland, OR
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 140000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Full-service, midsize firm with a strong management-side employment and litigation practice is seeking an<strong> Employment Litigation Attorney</strong> to join their team in <strong>Portland, OR. </strong>This is a hybrid remote role.</p><p><em>Key Responsibilities Include:</em></p><ul><li>Handle employment litigation matters in state and federal courts.</li><li>Draft pleadings, motions, and other litigation-related filings.</li><li>Take and defend depositions and support oral argument preparation.</li><li>Respond to state and federal administrative charges on behalf of employers.</li><li>Advise employers and HR professionals on workplace compliance issues.</li><li>Draft, revise, and update employer policies and employee handbooks.</li></ul><p>Salary and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $140,000 to $185,000. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, with medical and dental premiums 100% employer paid; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs; paid time off; paid parking; and participation in a 401(k) after one year with a profit share.</p><p><em>To apply confidentially, send your resume to Cindy[period]Dovinh[at]RobertHalf[period]com</em></p>
  • 2026-05-26T00:00:00Z
Defense Litigation Attorney
  • Portland, OR
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 130000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A multi-office law firm in Portland is seeking an experienced <strong>Insurance Defense Attorney</strong> to join their team, taking on cases of Product Liability matters. </p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for the role is 130-185k base with additional structured bonus earnings on a standard billable target of 1800. The firm offers medical, dental, vision and life insurance, unlimited PTO, 401k plus company match, transportation benefits and other perks.</p><p><br></p><p>They offer a flexible hybrid work structure, allowing attorneys to regularly work-from-home weekly if desired.</p><p>Equity and Non-Equity Partnership tracks are available, with shortened timeline for those with prior experience. </p><p>They host annual performance reviews and raises.</p>
  • 2026-05-18T00:00:00Z
Senior Employment Attorney
  • Portland, OR
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A full-service, midsize Portland firm is seeking an experienced senior attorney to join their team. The firm is recognized for its strong client relationships and collaborative, supportive culture. This role will be focused on providing advice and counsel to well-established private and public clients, while also giving the opportunity to build and/or grow </p><p><em>Key Responsibilities Include:</em></p><ul><li>Advising employer clients and HR professionals on workplace policies, compliance, and best practices</li><li>Drafting, updating, and revising employer policies and handbooks</li><li>Responding to administrative charges and investigations</li><li>Managing case strategy with significant autonomy under partner supervision</li><li>Collaborating on business development and contributing to firm initiatives</li></ul><p>Salary and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $150,000 to 250,000; benefits include 100% employer-paid medical and dental coverage; 401(k) with profit-sharing; paid parking; flexible paid time off; long- and short-term disability insurance; vision and life insurance; 10 paid holidays; paid sic leave, etc.</p><p><em>To apply confidentially, send your resume to Cindy[period]Dovinh[at]RobertHalf[period]com</em></p>
  • 2026-05-26T00:00:00Z
Medical Malpractice Attorney
  • Portland, OR
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 140000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong><em>Trial Attorney – Medical Malpractice Defense</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a highly regarded litigation firm to identify an experienced Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney to join its growing practice. This is a compelling opportunity for a seasoned litigator seeking a long-term platform with a sophisticated defense firm that offers a clear path toward partnership and firm leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>This practice represents physicians, surgeons, dentists, hospitals, healthcare systems, and allied medical providers in complex, high-exposure medical negligence and professional liability matters.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Independently manage a full lifecycle caseload of medical malpractice and healthcare liability matters from intake through resolution</li><li>Serve as first-chair or senior second-chair trial counsel in jury trials, arbitrations, and mediations</li><li>Conduct and defend expert and fact witness depositions, including treating physicians and retained medical experts</li><li>Develop and execute case strategy, including liability, causation, and damages analysis in complex medical scenarios</li><li>Draft and argue dispositive motions, motions in limine, and Daubert/Frye challenges to expert testimony</li><li>Retain, prepare, and collaborate with medical experts across specialties</li><li>Participate in client development and relationship management, including insurer and healthcare system clients</li><li>Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to overall practice group development</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>5+ years of civil litigation experience, with significant exposure to medical malpractice, healthcare liability, or complex defense litigation</li><li>Demonstrated trial experience, including meaningful first-chair or advanced second-chair responsibilities in jury trials</li><li>Advanced experience taking and defending physician, expert, and 30(b)(6) depositions</li><li>Strong command of medical-legal concepts, including standard of care, causation, and damages modeling in healthcare litigation</li><li>Proven ability to work with and challenge expert testimony across medical specialties</li><li>Excellent legal writing, oral advocacy, and case strategy development skills</li><li>Ability to independently manage a high-value, complex caseload with minimal supervision</li><li>Strong client-facing skills with the ability to build trust with physicians, hospital administrators, and insurance carriers</li></ul><p>Why This Opportunity</p><ul><li>Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus structure tied to productivity and originations</li><li>Immediate access to meaningful trial work and direct client interaction</li><li>Robust business development and marketing resources to support practice growth</li><li>Clear and achievable path to partnership and leadership within the firm</li><li>Flexible work arrangements and autonomy in managing your practice</li><li>Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, and flexible/unlimited PTO</li></ul><p>This opportunity is ideal for a trial attorney who is looking to elevate their practice, take on more first-chair responsibility, and join a firm that values trial excellence, strategic advocacy, and long-term professional growth.</p>
  • 2026-05-28T00:00:00Z