Mid to Senior International Employment Counseling Associate

Job Overview: This role is for a mid to senior-level associate with 3+ years of employment counseling experience. The position involves supporting cross-border and global employment work for a reputable law firm. Responsibilities include advising on corporate transactions, employment agreements, employee terminations, restrictive covenants, and other aspects of employment law. Strong international counseling experience is preferred.

Location:

• Raleigh, NC

Duties:

• Conduct employment diligence and advise on employment aspects of corporate transactions

• Draft and negotiate employment, retention, and related agreements

• Advise on reductions in force and other employee terminations

• Draft restrictive covenants and counsel on employee mobility

• Provide employment law advice to emerging companies

• Collaborate with global offices on international employment matters

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of employment counseling experience (domestic and/or international)

• Experience in a direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm preferred

• Strong academic background

• Immediately transferable skills

• Flexibility and willingness to learn

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from a nationally recognized law school

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Attention to detail

• Good business judgment

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Effective research and conceptual thinking

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) plan

• Hybrid work flexibility

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.