Employment And Trade Secret Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview: The law firm is seeking an Employment and Trade Secret Litigation Associate Attorney with at least 2 years of experience exclusively in management-side employment law litigation and counseling. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advising clients on various aspects of employment law and employment mobility issues, along with experience in advising on employment-related matters in mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions. Membership in the New York Bar is required.

Duties:

• Manage employment law litigation cases on behalf of management-side clients.
• Provide day-to-day advice to clients on terminations, leaves of absence, reductions in force, and policy review and creation.
• Handle employment mobility issues, including trade secrets, non-competes, and employee solicitation.
• Advise clients on employment-related matters in mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience exclusively in management-side employment law litigation and counseling.
• Membership in the New York Bar.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of employment law and related regulations.
• Experience in managing employment law litigation cases.
• Ability to provide strategic advice to clients on various employment matters.
• Proficient in legal research and writing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Location: New York City, NY

Benefits Offered:

• Monthly wellness reimbursements.
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling.
• Healthcare coverage for employees and dependents.
• Family-building benefits include IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing.
• Paid parental leave and parenting support services.
• Career coaching and resources for working parents.
• Flexible spending accounts and 401(k) retirement plan.
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary insurance options include long-term care, critical illness, hospitalization, accident, and ID theft protection.
• Medicare consulting services.
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.