Transactional Labor & Employment Associate
About The Position
Our AmLaw 100 client is building out a Labor and Employment group that sits directly inside high -value deal work. This is a 3–6 year role for associates who want more than advisory or litigation lanes and prefer to be embedded in transactions where personnel issues shape outcomes. You will work alongside corporate deal teams and private equity sponsors on matters where employment considerations affect valuation, structure, and post -closing execution. The practice blends transactional support with strategic counseling on executive mobility, restrictive covenants, and sensitive workforce decisions.
Requirements
- 3–6 years of experience in labor and employment or corporate transactional work
- Exposure to M&A or private equity transactions preferred
- Strong drafting background with employment and restrictive covenant agreements
- Comfortable operating in deal -driven environments with tight timelines
- Clear communicator with sound judgment and the ability to prioritize under pressure
Responsibilities
- Support labor and employment diligence in M&A and private equity deals
- Draft and negotiate executive employment, separation, and restrictive covenant agreements
- Advise on non -compete and non -solicit enforceability across jurisdictions
- Guide post -closing workforce integration and leadership transitions
- Work directly with senior executives on governance and personnel risk tied to transactions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
