Corporate/Employment Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in New York City, NY, is seeking a highly qualified Corporate/Employment Associate Attorney with a strong focus on employment and labor matters. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience advising on various employment-related issues and be adept at drafting and negotiating complex agreements. This role requires a commitment to excellence in client service and legal practice.

Duties:

• Advise clients on employment-related compliance, including worker classification, wage and hour laws, immigration issues, union matters, collective bargaining, employment policies, handbooks, and equal opportunity laws.
• Draft and negotiate employment agreements, including employment contracts and separation agreements.
• Guide reductions-in-force and WARN Act compliance.
• Draft and advice on restrictive covenants.
• Conduct employment-related due diligence and handle employment-related representations and covenants in transaction documents.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to address and resolve complex employment issues.
• Stay updated on changes in employment law and provide proactive legal advice to clients.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of employment law work experience at a nationally recognized law firm.
• Experience advising on worker classification, wage and hour issues, immigration, union matters, collective bargaining, employment policies, handbooks, and equal opportunity laws.
• Proven track record in drafting employment and separation agreements, handling reductions in force, and compliance with the WARN Act.
• Familiarity with restrictive covenants and employment-related due diligence in transactions.
• Excellent academic credentials from a top law school.
• Strong writing and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated client-focused work ethic and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Member in good standing of the New York Bar.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Member of the New York Bar.

Skills:

• Expertise in employment and labor law.
• Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.

Providing sophisticated top-quality legal representation nationally and globally, this full-service law firm offers services in areas of corporate, financial services, litigation, real estate, commercial finance, intellectual property, and trusts and estates. The firm's clients include public and private companies, Fortune 100, government and nonprofit organizations, and individuals. The firm has a collaborative and collegial environment where the most talented team of lawyers and professionals create creative and strategic solutions for clients' needs. In addition, the firm has an innovative team that provides strategies using new processes and software. The firm is committed to providing pro bono service and sponsoring a variety of programs that support education, arts and culture, health and welfare, and human rights. Focused on attracting diverse talents the firm provides various training and mentoring programs for professional growth. This nationally recognized firm has all the features of a successful law firm: highly skilled attorneys, amazing staff, a supportive work environment, and a competitive salary with great benefits.