Associate - Labor and Employment

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a motivated labor and employment associate with a minimum of two years of experience to join their team in Washington, D.C. This role involves providing expert legal services in employment matters, focusing on transactional work and client counseling.

Duties

• Provide labor and employment assistance in mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Offer expert advice and counseling to employers on all aspects of the employment relationship.
• Draft offer letters, employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, and separation agreements.
• Ensure alignment of legal documents with client objectives and legal requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of broad-based employment counseling experience.
• Direct experience in employment law with a focus on transactional work.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and care.
• Financial planning and savings support.

Boasting a large presence in the corporate and litigation arenas, exceptional training programs, and an innovative partner assessment program, the firm is a major hit with associates. At this firm, associates learn exactly what it means to practice law--and have a breadth of appreciation for all elements of large full-service practice. In their posh DC offices, the environment is professional and polished.