JUNIOR EMPLOYMENT LAW ATTORNEY

Threatlocker Inc • Orlando, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ThreatLocker is seeking a Junior Employment Law Attorney to support its Legal and Employee Relations teams. This role offers an early-career attorney the opportunity to develop practical in-house experience advising on workplace matters, drafting employment documents, and supporting employment compliance. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong research and writing skills, and an interest in helping managers resolve employment issues. The attorney will work under the guidance of senior legal leadership, with increasing responsibility as their experience develops.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar and eligibility to practice in the role’s jurisdiction, including through any applicable in-house counsel registration.
• 1–3 years of legal practice experience, including meaningful experience in employment law.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and identify issues requiring senior counsel review.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential matters.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with HR, managers, and other business teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience advising or representing employers.
• Experience with workplace investigations, agency charges, or employment litigation.
• Familiarity with employment issues affecting employers operating in multiple states.
• Prior experience in a law firm’s employment practice or an in-house legal department.

Responsibilities

• Research federal, state, and local employment laws and translate findings into practical guidance for HR and management.
• Assist/Lead matters involving employee relations, performance management, discipline, termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, accommodations, and leaves of absence.
• Draft and review employment agreements, offer letters, separation agreements, employee handbooks, workplace policies, and related documents.
• Support internal workplace investigations, including reviewing records, preparing interview questions, and documenting findings.
• Assist with wage and hour compliance, employee classification, and other employment practices.
• Help prepare responses to agency charges, administrative complaints, demand letters, and employment disputes under senior attorney supervision.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and assist with litigation, document preservation, and discovery.
• Monitor employment law developments and recommend updates to policies, practices, and training.
• Handle sensitive employee information with discretion and maintain organized legal records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree