Senior Labor and Employment Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm seeks an experienced Labor and Employment Attorney to join its New York office. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience and will oversee client files with minimal supervision, providing practical legal advice, engaging in litigation, and representing clients in a variety of labor and employment matters. This role offers a hybrid work model, with flexibility for remote work. The successful attorney will collaborate with partners and engage in high-level employment law matters, including discrimination claims, wage and hour violations, trade secret misappropriation, and more.

Duties:

• Manage and litigate labor and employment law cases, including claims for discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour violations, and trade secret misappropriation.
• Provide comprehensive legal counsel to business clients on a wide array of employment-related matters.
• Advise employers on union issues, employee discipline, terminations, policy development, and implementation.
• Oversee employment agreements, restrictive covenants, internal investigations, and leave of absence management.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and legal documents.
• Represent clients in court hearings and depositions, and manage client relationships.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners to develop legal strategies for complex labor and employment cases.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in labor and employment law.
• Strong background in employment litigation, including experience with discrimination, retaliation, trade secret issues, and wage and hour law.
• Proven experience advising employers on a range of employment issues, including union matters and workplace policies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cases independently, offering practical legal solutions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Candidates with experience in insurance defense or Labor Law § 240/241 will not be considered.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar and in good standing.

Skills:

• Strong litigation and negotiation skills in labor and employment law.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage complex caseloads with minimal supervision.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to manage client relations and courtroom proceedings.
• Ability to offer practical solutions and adapt legal strategies to meet client needs.

Location:

• New York, NY (Hybrid position with in-office and remote work flexibility).

Benefits:

• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan.
• Paid time off.
• Pre-tax transportation benefits.

This position offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic law firm, handling complex labor and employment matters, while benefiting from a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.