Transactional Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

Job Overview: An esteemed law firm seeks a Transactional Labor & Employment Associate to join its Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits Group. This non-litigation role is ideal for an employment associate with at least 3 years of experience in employment counseling, focusing on employment support for corporate transactions like mergers and acquisitions, as well as providing comprehensive employment-related guidance to employers across various industries. The position requires high standards of confidentiality and professionalism.

Location:

• San Francisco, CA

Duties:

• Offer employment-related counsel and support during mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Advise a diverse range of employers on employment matters, including compliance, employee relations, and policy development.
• Work closely with corporate teams to address employment considerations within transaction structures.
• Ensure the protection of sensitive, confidential, and proprietary information in alignment with firm policies.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of employment counseling experience, with a strong focus on transactional employment matters.
• Proficiency in employment laws and regulations, especially as they pertain to corporate transactions.
• Ability to provide strategic advice on complex employment issues in a business setting.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active Bar membership in the jurisdiction of the office location or eligibility for timely admission.

Skills:

• Expertise in employment law with a strong focus on non-litigation counseling and corporate transactions.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to guide clients on employment-related concerns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective client interaction.

The San Francisco office of this highly prestigious, multi-national firm has experienced phenomenal growth in recent years and provides a full spectrum of legal services in a number of areas, including: commercial litigation, antitrust, intellectual property, health care, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, project finance, and environmental. The firms attorneys are typically very well-rounded and the firm makes a conscious effort to hire attorneys that fit in. Base compensation is excellent and bonuses are both large and easily attainable.