Labor & Employment Associate Attorney
Aligned Talent Acquisition•Philadelphia, PA
•Hybrid
About The Position
A premier national law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join its Philadelphia office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing employers in sophisticated employment litigation, workplace counseling, labor matters, and employment-related transactions.
Requirements
- 3+ years of labor & employment experience gained at a sophisticated law firm
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills
- Excellent academic credentials
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
- Pennsylvania bar admission required or ability to become admitted
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting the employment aspects of mergers & acquisitions, corporate transactions, executive employment agreements, and restrictive covenant matters is preferred
- Experience representing employers before federal and state agencies, including the EEOC and state labor agencies, is a plus
Responsibilities
- Representing employers in sophisticated employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, restrictive covenant, and leave-related matters.
- Advising employers regarding employment law compliance, workplace investigations, employee discipline, terminations, reductions in force, and day-to-day counseling.
- Handling matters arising under Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, the FMLA, the FLSA, ERISA, and comparable state employment laws.
- Supporting the employment aspects of mergers & acquisitions, corporate transactions, executive employment agreements, and restrictive covenant matters.
- Representing employers before federal and state agencies, including the EEOC and state labor agencies.
- Independently managing sophisticated employment matters while maintaining significant client interaction.
Benefits
- Nationally recognized labor & employment practice
- Sophisticated employer-side litigation and counseling work
- Exposure to employment issues arising in corporate transactions
- Significant client interaction and responsibility
- Strong mentorship and professional development
- Collaborative AmLaw 100 environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
