Labor Attorney (Partner / Counsel Level)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Labor Attorney to join their team in Red Bank, NJ. This position requires a senior-level professional with strong expertise in labor law, particularly within public sector environments.

Duties

• Represent clients in labor and employment matters, including disputes, negotiations, and advisory work.
• Provide legal counsel to public and/or private sector clients.
• Handle matters involving labor relations, collective bargaining, and employment compliance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to business development efforts (for partner-level candidates).

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in New Jersey.
• Significant experience in labor and employment law.
• Strong background representing public entities such as school boards or municipalities preferred.
• Experience representing private sector clients is also considered.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in New Jersey.

Skills

• Strong expertise in labor law.
• Proven client management abilities.
• Effective negotiation skills.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Onsite fitness center.
• Potential for commission.

This growing firm has a team of over 70 attorneys specialized in practice areas required by corporations, entities, institutions, and individuals who control them. Its core practice areas include commercial real estate, education law, corporate transactions and business, education law, environmental law, intellectual property law, government strategies, litigation, labor and employment law, public law, tax, trusts, and estates. Headquartered in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, it has multiple offices in New Jersey, New York, and the District of Columbia.