Transactional Employment Associate Attorney

Job Title: Transactional Employment Associate Attorney

Job Location: Denver, CO

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking a highly skilled transactional employment law associate with 3-5 years of experience to join its Denver office. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to work on corporate transactions, providing key employment support to a diverse range of clients. The ideal candidate will engage in employment-related due diligence, drafting critical employment agreements, and advising clients on a wide variety of workplace issues in the context of business deals. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in the intersection of employment law and corporate transactions in a fast-paced environment.

Duties:

• Provide employment support on corporate transactions, including conducting employment-related due diligence and advising on employment issues in transactions.
• Draft and review employment agreements, restrictive covenants, separation agreements, arbitration agreements, and other related documents.
• Advise clients on employment law topics such as employee classifications, accommodations for disabilities, workplace policies, and employee separations.
• Conduct legal research and stay current with federal, state, and local employment laws, including case law and regulations.
• Assist clients in ensuring compliance with employment laws and preparing legally compliant employment policies.
• Partner with a team of attorneys on a variety of employment law matters, offering strategic counseling to employers across industries.
• Manage a high volume of work, prioritizing tasks and ensuring timely delivery of services.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in transactional employment law.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, including federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct legal research, draft complex agreements, and advise clients on a range of employment issues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the Colorado Bar (or ability to waive in).

Skills:

• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Familiarity with employment law compliance and best practices.
• Ability to assess and advise on workplace policies, employee classification, and other employment law topics.
• Knowledge of employment-related agreements such as contracts, arbitration agreements, and separation agreements.
• Ability to collaborate with other practice groups, such as employee benefits and executive compensation.

Job Location:

• Denver, CO

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Voluntary insurance options (including vision)
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Profit-sharing contributions
• Paid time off (PTO)

This Amlaw firm values associates that are all in and is therefore leanly staffed, providing a fair amount of client contact amongst its associates. In addition, this firm offers a high amount of pro-bono opportunities, especially for first years. This firm values diversity and has a collaborative, social, work environment.