Senior Labor and Employment Advice and Counsel Attorney

New York City office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks senior labor and employment advice and counsel attorney with 7+ years of experience. The candidate will be focussing on employment and labor law compliance, advice, and counsel. Will be providing business-minded advice and counsel to employers (in the for-profit and non-profit sectors) on all aspects of employment and labor law covering the life-cycle of employment, from recruiting and hiring through separation from employment. Drafting and assisting in the negotiation of employment agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, independent contractor agreements, settlement and separation agreements, and other employment-related agreements and documents. Preparing and updating employee handbooks and policies for non-union and union employees and for employees throughout the United States. Preparing employment-related forms for HR use and guiding clients regarding employee matters, including handling internal investigations, leaves of absence, and requests for accommodations. Conducting training and webinars on harassment prevention and other areas of employment law compliance. Preparing and assisting with the preparation of client alerts and legal updates. Reviewing and updating forms and templates based on legal updates and changes on a 50-state basis. Conducting employment-related risk assessments (including wage and hour assessments) and advising on steps to address compliance issues. Must have experience with advising and counseling employers with employees throughout the United States regarding a full range of employment matters. Should have a deep and broad knowledge of U.S. employment and labor laws.

The candidate should have the ability to identify and summarize key issues as well as risk-mitigation options. Must be skilled at communicating advice and recommendations internally and to clients in a clear, concise, and thoughtful manner. Should have excellent writing and critical thinking skills and attention to detail. Must have strong listening skills and the ability to identify and ask important questions to provide practical and business-minded advice and counsel. Must be able to track and meet deadlines, prioritize, and manage time in a varied and fast-moving practice. Strong work ethic and ability to work independently while also being able to work well as part of a team needed. Should have excellent judgment and the ability to seek input where appropriate. Must have the desire and willingness to mentor and train junior attorneys.

This firm's New York City office represents clients in business and litigation matters including corporate and securities, real estate, litigation, broker dealer regulation, labor and employment, employee benefits, executive compensation, intellectual property, tax, estate planning, corporate restructuring, and bankruptcy.