Mid-level Employment and Labor Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a motivated mid-level Employment & Labor Associate Attorney with three to six years of experience to join their nationally recognized Employment & Labor practice. This role offers the opportunity to take on significant responsibility and work within a collaborative team 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 management-side counsel.

Location:

• Denver, Colorado

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on employment and labor law issues in mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, drafting employment-related representations, covenants, and executive agreements.
• Review and draft workplace policies, handbooks, and work rules for employers operating nationwide.
• Advise management clients on various workplace laws, including ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ADEA, NLRA, and WARN Act.
• Manage client engagements with a high level of responsibility.
• Handle multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining excellent communication with clients and colleagues.

Requirements:

• Three to six years of relevant experience in employment and labor law.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Superior analytical skills and ability to manage complex client engagements.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Experience in employment law within mergers and acquisitions.
• Proficient in drafting employment agreements, policies, and workplace handbooks.
• Strong understanding of workplace laws, including ADA, FMLA, and FLSA.
• Ability to handle complex legal matters with multiple clients simultaneously.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with compensation influenced by experience and skillset.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and retirement plans.
• Paid Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays.
• Inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes a collaborative culture.

This is a firm with a very long history in the Colorado legal community. One of the largest and most diverse firms in the Rocky Mountain region, this firm has grown to such an extent that it now has offices throughout the World; however, it definitely calls the Rocky Mountain region its home. It is notable that this firm's pro bono commitment is among the highest of any Colorado law firm, and associates are encouraged to become active in pro bono work. One thing that is notable is that it has been able to change with the times. Even 20 years ago, this firm was strongly focused on traditional types of Colorado law such as water law; however, as the economy has changed so too has this firm. Indeed, it has rapidly expanded in most practice areas and in the 1990s was very strong in its representation of emerging businesses. Compensation at this firm is very competitive with most other major Colorado law firm. The firm is nationally recognized for the strength of its litigation practice and serves its clients in areas as diverse as employment, the environment, securities and even in the torts context. Over half of the firm's attorneys are involved in some direct way with the firm's litigation practice. This firm is also clearly a pioneer among law firms from the perspective that it has developed and uses some outstanding technology to run the firm. We give this firm high remarks in all respects for the innovation it brings to the practice of law.