Labor and Employment Counsel
Prevail Recruiting•Princeton, NJ
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Employment Law Counsel to join our Employment & Labor Law Practice Group in Princeton, NJ. This is a rare opportunity for a management-side employment attorney to step into a role with real ownership — build your practice, develop your own client relationships, and grow into a partnership track with a well-established regional firm.
Requirements
- J.D. and active NJ bar admission (NY admission a plus, not required)
- 7+ years representing employers/management in employment law
- Strong background in workplace investigations, employment agreements, and compliance counseling
- A proactive, business-minded approach — you want to build something, not just bill hours
- Excellent client-facing communication and independent judgment
Responsibilities
- Counsel employers on hiring, discipline, accommodations, leave, terminations, and workplace compliance
- Split work between labor and employment, broadened litigation, and business development + marketing initiatives to expand L&E initiatives
- Lead internal investigations involving harassment, discrimination, and retaliation
- Draft and negotiate employee handbooks, policies, employment agreements, and restrictive covenants
- Represent employers in litigation and administrative proceedings — discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage-and-hour, and whistleblower claims
- Manage matters independently from intake through resolution
- Play an active role in growing the practice group's client base
Benefits
- Bonus
- Partnership Track
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
