Lateral Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

A law firm in New York City is seeking a dedicated Lateral Labor and Employment Associate Attorney with 4-8 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in labor and employment law, with the ability to handle a variety of legal matters in this field.

Job Overview:

• Provide legal counsel on labor and employment matters.
• Handle litigation, arbitration, and mediation proceedings related to labor and employment disputes.

Duties:

• Advise clients on labor and employment laws and regulations.
• Draft and review employment contracts, policies, and handbooks.
• Represent clients in employment-related litigation, including discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination claims.
• Conduct internal investigations into employment-related complaints.
• Assist with labor union negotiations and collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• 4-8 years of experience practicing labor and employment law.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws.
• Experience handling litigation and arbitration proceedings.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Certifications:

Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills:

• Ability to analyze complex legal issues.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Effective negotiation and mediation abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits Offered:

• Health care coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation days.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.