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Trupanion is a leading provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs in North America. Our mission is to help loving, responsible pet owners budget and care for their pets. At Trupanion, we offer a collaborative, casual, and pet-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.

We’re seeking a skilled and pragmatic Employment Attorney to join our legal team and provide counsel on a broad range of labor and employment matters across all Trupanion teams located in the U.S., Canada and Europe. This role will offer proactive guidance to business leaders and will partner closely with People Operations (HR) to manage complex employee issues, and lead or support employment litigation and compliance efforts. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with excellent judgment and a collaborative approach to navigating sensitive matters while balancing business needs and risk mitigation. 

This position is open to candidates in the Seattle area. You will have a hybrid remote/in-office schedule, working from our casual, pet-friendly office at least three days a week.  

Responsibilities:  

• Provide strategic advice on a variety of employment compliance issues including workplace conduct, hiring, performance management, leaves of absence, accommodations, disciplinary actions, separations (including payroll-related matters), and employee relations
• Draft, review, and update employment agreements, separation agreements, handbooks, and internal policies and advise on restrictive covenants and enforceability of non-compete, non-solicit, and confidentiality agreements ensuring multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance
• Pro-actively guide the business through compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including advising on evolving legislative development
• Manage and advise on litigation strategy and EEOC responses
• Manage outside counsel in class action and single-plaintiff employment litigation
• Develop strategies to mitigate risk and resolve workplace disputes in partnership with People Operations and Trupanion Leadership
• Develop subject matter expertise to support company locations in multiple states

 Qualifications & Skills: 

• 5+ years of relevant in-house employment law experience; additional law firm experience preferred
• JD and licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Washington preferred)
• Experience in identifying employment law risks and formulating risk mitigation strategies as well as providing practical, timely, and solution-oriented advice and counseling to business clients at various levels of the organization
• Proven ability to navigate complex employee relations issues with sound judgment and discretion 
• Strong understanding of U.S., Canadian and European employment law frameworks  
• Excellent communication skills and ability to partner effectively with HR, business leaders, and executive stakeholders

Compensation:

• The base pay range for this position is $175,000 - $200,000, on a full-time schedule.
• Along with base compensation, Trupanion employees are currently eligible for monthly bonuses.
• We want all employees to be invested in Trupanion’s success, so we grant Restricted Stock Units to all new team members. Our new hire grants vest over 4 years.

Benefits and Perks:

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits at no cost to the employee
• Four weeks of paid time off and 9 paid float holidays (you can decide which days are most important to you!)
• Five-week sabbatical after five years of employment
• Open, casual, pet-friendly, and fun office environment
• Free medical health insurance for your pet (1 dog or cat)
• Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
• Seattle Office Amenities: Free on-site gym, free dog walking services for office pets during business hours, free parking, and paid ORCA cards.

For more information about Trupanion, visit https://trupanion.com/about

Learn more about how Trupanion has revolutionized our industry and the reimbursement model: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdWZ4KHiPTQ

Trupanion is an equal-opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, and skills.

We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.