Cross-Border Employment Attorney

Ogletree Deakins’ Immigration Practice Group; Canada; Remote; USD 167,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking law firm as a Cross-Border Employment Attorney, where your expertise in U.S. labor law and international employment issues will make a significant impact. This role offers the chance to work with multinational clients, providing innovative solutions to complex legal challenges. Enjoy a fully remote work environment with opportunities for professional growth through writing, publishing, and speaking engagements. Be part of a diverse team dedicated to excellence in client service and committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. If you are ready to take your practice in a new direction, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Back-up childcare program

Annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat

CLE reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of U.S. labor and employment law experience required.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the U.S. and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Assist multinational companies with labor and employment needs.
• Advise clients on international employment issues.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Creative Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Project Management

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Zoom

Teams

Slack

Smartsheet

Excel

Word

imanage

Job description

Position Summary

Ogletree Deakins has a unique opportunity in our Cross-Border practice group for an entrepreneurial, creative and experienced employment law attorney who wants to take their practice in a new direction. We are seeking an attorney who will join us at an associate or counsel attorney. The ideal candidate will have a passion for assisting multinational companies of all sizes with their labor and employment needs worldwide and advising clients on a full range of international employment issues that are unique to global workforces.

We offer our attorneys multiple writing, publishing and speaking opportunities, including the opportunity to participate in our Global Solutions task force and podcast series. This position is fully remote.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law in the United States location in which they are located, and in good standing. During employment, attorneys must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.
• Candidates must possess 5+ years of U.S. labor and employment law experience.
• Cross-border experience is required. Asia-Pacific and Middle East experience is strongly preferred.
• In-house experience a plus.
• Excellent analytical, “outside-the-box” critical thinking, creative problem solving, writing, and communication skills are required.
• Must be comfortable analyzing novel and complex legal issues and helping design risk-based and client-practical solutions in situations where multiple laws may apply and may be in conflict with one another.
• Must be independent and capable of managing a high volume of different projects at once, task-switching and multitasking frequently, and seeking supervision when needed.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, workflow management, and virtual communications technology platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Slack, Smartsheet, Excel, Word, imanage) required.

Benefits

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $167,500 and $300,000. In accordance with New York State’s Wage Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this New York State position is between $167,500 and $300,000. In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $167,500 and $300,000. In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities act, the expected salary range for this Washington position is between $167,500 and $300,000. In accordance with the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act, the expected salary range for this DC position is between $167,500 and $300,000. In accordance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work-Wage Range Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Baltimore position is between $167,500 and $300,000. In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act Transparency Notice, the expected salary range for this Illinois position is between $167,500 and $300,000. In accordance with Massachusetts Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act, the expected salary range for this Massachusetts position is between $167,500 and $300,000. In accordance with Minnesota Pay Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Minnesota position is between $167,500 and $300,000. In accordance with New Jersey Senate Bill 2310, the expected salary range for this New Jersey position is between $167,500 and $300,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below. The application deadline for this position is December 31, 2025.

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our attorneys including: comprehensive training and development programs including an annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat, CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement, several competitive annual bonus programs, 401(k) plan, affordable health, and life insurance including dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, employee assistance program, back-up childcare program, and a paid parental leave on-ramping program.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please e-mail Erika Heyder-Seeley at [e-mail] with “Cross-Border Employment Attorney" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

Firm Overview

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Premier client service, as outlined in the firm’s Client Pledge, is one of the firm’s top priorities and a cornerstone of its core values. Best Law Firms has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 13 consecutive years. In the 2024 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Employment Law - Management category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 950 attorneys located in 59 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments and strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the firm.

Equal Opportunity Employer.