Labor and Employment Transactional Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a driven associate with 3-6 years of experience to join their Labor and Employment department in Dallas, TX. This role involves working at the intersection of employment law, executive mobility, and corporate dealmaking, focusing on high-stakes matters affecting enterprise value and leadership stability.

Duties

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

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 covenant arrangements.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with corporate deal teams, private equity sponsors, and senior business leaders.
• Ownership mindset with intellectual curiosity and strong problem-solving instincts.
• Willingness to work with innovative technology platforms.
• Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction to which they are applying.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong strategic thinking and judgment.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze complex issues quickly.
• Proficiency in using technology to enhance legal work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with merit bonus opportunities.
• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

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.