Washington, DC | Hybrid
$310,000 – $390,000+
A premier global law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join its Washington, DC office.
This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing Fortune 500 companies, emerging growth businesses, private equity sponsors, and other sophisticated employers on complex employment counseling, litigation, and transactional matters.
• 3–6 years of labor & employment experience gained at a sophisticated law firm
• Experience advising employers regarding employment law compliance, workplace investigations, employee relations, executive employment matters, reductions in force, restrictive covenants, and day-to-day counseling
• Experience handling employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, wrongful termination, leave laws, and restrictive covenant disputes in state and federal courts
• Experience drafting and negotiating executive employment agreements, separation agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, equity compensation arrangements, and workplace policies
• Experience supporting the labor and employment aspects of mergers & acquisitions, private equity transactions, and other corporate transactions, including employment due diligence and workforce integration
• Experience advising clients regarding Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, the FMLA, the FLSA, ERISA, and other federal and state employment laws
• Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated matters while maintaining significant client interaction
• Excellent academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• DC bar admission required or ability to become admitted
Premier global Labor & Employment practice
Sophisticated counseling, litigation, and transactional employment work
Significant client interaction and early responsibility
Opportunity to advise Fortune 500 companies, emerging businesses, and private equity sponsors
Strong mentorship and professional development
Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment
Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.
Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.
I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.
Confidential inquiries are always welcome.
Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition
devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com