Mid-Level Employment and Labor Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a highly qualified mid-level Employment & Labor Associate Attorney to join its team in one of four office locations. This position offers significant responsibility within a cohesive and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in employment and labor law, especially in the context of mergers and acquisitions, drafting workplace policies, and providing practical advice to management-side clients.

Location:

• Atlanta, Georgia

Duties:

• Advise on employment and labor law issues during mergers and acquisitions, including conducting due diligence and preparing diligence memoranda.
• Draft employment-related representations, covenants, executive employment, and separation agreements.
• Review and draft workplace policies, handbooks, and work rules for companies with national operations.
• Provide management-side clients with practical advice on workplace laws such as ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ADEA, NLRA, and WARN Act.
• Manage client engagements with a high level of responsibility and professionalism.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members to ensure successful outcomes.

Requirements:

• 3 to 6 years of experience in employment and labor law.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and client management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in the state bar of the applicable office location.

Skills:

• Experience with employment law in the context of mergers and acquisitions.
• Proficiency in drafting employment agreements, policies, and workplace handbooks.
• Strong understanding of workplace regulations, including ADA, FMLA, and FLSA.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.

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.
• Inclusive work environment promoting diversity, equity, and work-life balance.

The types of attorneys who practice at this firm are generally the most well rounded coming out of their law school class. Great grades and good presentation is what sets this firm's youngest associates apart. Associates here are quite free to be honest with the partners and feel completely at ease telling them they need more guidance on a particular project, or that they are simply spread too thin to handle a new one. Unlike other major law firms, this firm truly hires every associate with the expectation that they make partner and if you do not make partner you are not asked to leave the firm. Also, they have one of the most diverse groups of attorneys in the Southeast. Everyone is welcome. This is one of our favorites.