Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Join a top-tier AmLaw 100 firm in New York as a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney. This position offers the unique opportunity to handle complex legal matters in employment litigation and advisory roles, serving a diverse client base. With a structured path for professional growth, work alongside esteemed legal experts and enhance your skills in a dynamic, high-stakes environment.

Salary: $225,000.00 - $295,000.00 per year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in employment-related litigation including discrimination claims, wage, and hour class actions, and engagements with administrative agencies.
• Draft and review employment documentation such as contracts, severance agreements, workplace policies, and employee handbooks.
• Provide compliance advisement on federal and state employment laws and conduct wage and hour audits.
• Support clients with employment training programs and navigate traditional labor law issues.
• Offer strategic and practical advice on complex employment law issues, fostering long-term client relationships.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Admission to the New York Bar.
• 2–5 years of experience in employment-related litigation and transactional employment work.
• Proven track record handling wage and hour class actions, discrimination cases, and contract disputes across both federal and state courts.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional Bar admissions in NJ, PA, or CT are considered an asset.
• Experience in traditional labor laws and employment-related training and audits.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments efficiently and effectively.

Skills:

• Superior drafting and negotiation skills in employment-related documents.
• Robust research skills specifically focused on federal and state employment laws.
• Effective communication and client advisory capabilities.
• High sense of urgency, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package inclusive of discretionary bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits suite.
• Hybrid work schedule to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a highly-regarded practice.