Mid-Level Or Senior Employment Associate Attorney

Job Title: Mid-level or Senior Employment Associate Attorney
Job Location: Washington, DC

Job Overview:
A respected law firm is currently seeking a dynamic mid-level or senior associate to join its Employment Practice team in Washington, DC. This position is perfect for an attorney with a strong background in employment law and a desire to work on a broad range of employment-related matters. The role involves drafting key employment agreements, providing strategic counsel to clients, and supporting corporate transactions with employment-related insights. Experience in employment investigations or litigation is beneficial.

Duties:

• Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, separation agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, and policies.
• Advise clients on various employment law issues, including employee relations, compliance, and workplace practices.
• Provide employment-related support in corporate transactions, including due diligence and contract review.
• Assist with the preparation of position statements and other legal documents.
• Offer strategic guidance to complex employment matters, ensuring risk mitigation and compliance.

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience practicing employment law, ideally with a focus on transactional work.
• Strong academic background and a track record of success in law firm environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.
• Active membership in the Bar, or eligibility to promptly gain admission in Washington, DC.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Relevant Bar admission (or eligibility for admission in Washington, DC).

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of employment law and related regulations.
• Proficiency in drafting complex legal agreements and policies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Job Location:
Washington, DC

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.