Employment Law Attorney

Job Overview: A highly regarded law firm is seeking an Experienced Employment Law Attorney with over 7 years of experience to join its growing employment law practice. The ideal candidate will have expertise in employment law matters such as employee handbooks, wage and hour compliance, employer hiring practices, and on-site employee training. Experience working with independent schools and handling issues such as harassment prevention, crisis response, and risk management is highly desirable. 

Location:

• Manchester, NH

Duties:

• Advise clients on employment law matters, including employee handbooks, wage and hour compliance, and employer hiring practices.
• Conduct on-site employee training on harassment prevention, leadership development, and crisis management.
• Draft and review employment contracts and policies.
• Handle investigations related to employment law issues.
• Provide legal guidance in risk management and crisis response for employers.
• Offer legal support to independent schools as outside or in-house counsel (preferred).

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in employment law.
• Expertise in employee policies, wage and hour compliance, and risk management.
• Experience providing on-site employee training.
• Strong background in contract drafting, investigations, and leadership development.
• Prior experience with independent schools (preferred).

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in relevant jurisdiction (New Hampshire or Massachusetts preferred).

Skills:

• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex employment law cases.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills, particularly in delivering training.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, 401(k), and more.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive, collegial work environment.

With a more than ninety year legal history, the firm has four law offices based across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Ninety seasoned attorneys and a competent team of paralegals are on staff. There are sixteen practice groups. Some of their disciplines consist of commercial finance, education, labor-employment, litigation and personal injury. The firm and attorneys were recognized in a leading industry publication. Community service and pro-bono work are supported at the law practice.