Labor and Employment Transactional Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a skilled associate with 3-6 years of experience to join its Labor and Employment department in Dallas. This role involves working on complex transactional and advisory matters where employment law intersects with corporate dealmaking.

Duties

• Support labor and employment diligence in mergers, acquisitions, and private equity investments.
• Draft and negotiate executive employment agreements and restrictive covenant agreements.
• Advise on executive mobility issues, including non-competition and non-solicitation obligations.
• Support post-transaction workforce integration and executive transitions.
• Partner with senior executives on personnel and governance issues.
• Collaborate with corporate deal teams on employment issues affecting transaction value.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in labor and employment or corporate transactional practice.
• Experience supporting M&A transactions or private equity investments preferred.
• Strong drafting experience with employment agreements and restrictive covenants.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Effective collaboration with corporate deal teams and senior business leaders.
• Ownership mindset with problem-solving instincts and sound judgment.
• Willingness to work with innovative technology platforms.
• Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction of application.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and strong judgment.
• Ability to analyze complex issues quickly.
• Proficiency in using technology to enhance legal work.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for merit bonuses and billable hours credit for pro bono work.

This law firm has history going back 175 years. They have over 1,000 lawyers located in 21 offices throughout the world, including Dallas, Texas. They are able to work with clients in over 35 different languages.