Labor & Employment Mid-Senior Litigation Associate

Mcguire•Pittsburgh, PA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

McGuireWoods LLP is seeking a sharp, driven associate or counsel with at least 5 years of experience to join its Labor & Employment practice in the firm’s Pittsburgh office. This is front-line work within a national labor and employment practice known for its urgency, nuance, and strategic impact. Attorneys in this role advise companies, private equity sponsors, and senior executives on complex employment disputes and sensitive workforce issues that can affect enterprise value and leadership stability. The practice regularly involves executive mobility matters, restrictive covenant litigation, protection of confidential information and trade secrets, and employment issues arising in connection with corporate transactions. Attorneys will also support employment diligence and post-transaction workforce integration in private equity and M&A deals. You will work side-by-side with a partner known for handling sensitive, mission-critical matters where discretion and precision are paramount. You will be brought into matters early and trusted with meaningful responsibility. The role requires the ability to move quickly, think strategically, and deliver under pressure to help clients solve complex problems in real time. McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers our attorneys a competitive salary with hours and merit bonus opportunities and billable hours credit for pro bono work. Continually establishing new initiatives and enhancing existing efforts, we focus on meaningful support for our lawyers in their careers. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in labor and employment litigation or commercial litigation involving employment-related issues
Strong drafting and writing skills, including experience with briefs and motions
Excellent academic credentials
Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work product under tight deadlines
Ability to work effectively with corporate clients, private equity sponsors, and senior business leaders
Ownership mindset with intellectual curiosity, strong problem-solving instincts, and the ability to analyze complex issues quickly and exercise sound judgment
Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms.
Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar is required

Nice To Haves

Experience with restrictive covenant disputes, trade secrets, or unfair competition matters strongly preferred
Experience supporting injunction proceedings or other expedited litigation preferred

Responsibilities

Attorneys will work with partners and clients on a range of employment-related litigation and advisory matters, including: Litigating restrictive covenant and trade secret disputes, including matters involving injunctive relief
Advising on executive mobility issues, including onboarding, departures, and incentive arrangements
Counseling clients on employment compliance, risk management, and sensitive personnel issues
Supporting employment aspects of M&A transactions, including diligence, integration, and ongoing portfolio company support
Assisting with internal investigations involving whistleblower or reputational concerns