Mid/Senior Associate Employment Law

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a skilled mid-level or senior associate attorney (Class of 2022 or earlier) to join its Employment Practice in New York. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse array of employment law matters, including drafting employment agreements, separation contracts, restrictive covenants, and policies. The ideal candidate will be experienced in counseling clients on employment-related issues and providing support for corporate transactions. Experience with employment litigation and investigations is beneficial but not required.

Duties

• Draft and review employment-related documents such as employment agreements, separation agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, and company policies.
• Counsel clients on a variety of employment law issues, including compliance with regulations and employee relations.
• Provide employment-related legal support for corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings.
• Assist with employment investigations, offering advice on best practices and potential legal concerns.
• Support clients in navigating employment litigation, if applicable, and contribute to case strategy.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law developments and provide proactive guidance to clients.

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of experience in employment law, with a strong background in drafting employment agreements and counseling clients.
• Experience in employment litigation and investigations is a plus but not essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal issues clearly and effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a practical approach to resolving client concerns.
• Capacity to work independently while also collaborating with other team members on various matters.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar (or eligibility to obtain admission).

Skills

• Strong drafting skills, especially related to employment contracts and policies.
• Expertise in advising clients on a wide range of employment-related matters.
• Ability to support corporate transactions from an employment law perspective.
• Knowledge of employment litigation and investigative processes is a plus.
• High level of attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan options.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday schedule.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture with opportunities for professional development.

One of the nation's leading law firms, it has a team of 650 attorneys that serves clients in the area of corporate, financial services, intellectual property, litigation, private equity, products liability, mass torts, real estate, REITs, and real estate capital markets. A hard-driving, entrepreneurial, and dynamic group, it seeks to hire individuals who possess the intellect, personality, imagination, and motivation to accept responsibility for the legal affairs of the firm's clients, and treat them as their own. The cornerstones of this firm are world-class training and professional development, its commitment to diversity, a robust pro bono initiative, and contacts. An Equal Opportunity Employer, its hiring policy has been, and will continue to be, nondiscriminatory.