Mid-level Employment and Labor Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a mid-level Employment & Labor Associate Attorney with three to six years of experience to join its nationally recognized Employment & Labor practice. The position offers significant responsibility within a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in employment and labor law, particularly in mergers and acquisitions, workplace policy drafting, and providing management-side legal counsel.

Location:

• Kansas City, Missouri

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel in employment and labor law matters during mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, drafting of employment-related representations, and deal-related executive employment and separation agreements.
• Review and draft workplace policies, work rules, and employee handbooks for companies with nationwide operations.
• Advise management-side clients on workplace laws, including ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ADEA, NLRA, and WARN Act.
• Manage client engagements with significant responsibility, ensuring high-quality service and legal advice.
• Communicate effectively with clients and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

• 3 to 6 years of experience in employment and labor law.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and client-management abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in the state bar where the position is located.

Skills:

• Experience with employment law in mergers and acquisitions.
• Proficiency in drafting employment agreements, workplace policies, and handbooks.
• Knowledge of workplace regulations such as ADA, FMLA, and FLSA.
• Strong legal research and drafting abilities.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans.
• Flexible time off, including paid Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays.
• Supportive work environment promoting diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance.

The law office opened twenty-four years ago. They represent clients in the western section of Missouri including, Iowa, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Over seventy-five skilled attorneys comprise the Missouri-based practice. There are eight areas of practice. A few of their practice disciplines are corporate-commercial, banking law, mergers-acquisitions, litigation, and commodities law. Attorneys are dedicated to community service. They are committed to pro-bono work and volunteer in a variety of charitable events. Likewise, they endorse many youth centered organizations such as Junior Achievement, Jewish Family and Children's Services, and The Bridge Home for Children.