Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

Hancock Daniel; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Top-tier bonus program

Meaningful client interaction

Mentorship and development

Collaborative culture

Broad employment matters

Job summary

Hancock Daniel in Richmond, Virginia, seeks a Labor & Employment Associate to join its Corporate Team. The role offers broad employment law exposure, client interaction, and growth opportunities within a collaborative environment.

You will handle counseling, litigation, and workplace compliance matters, with mentorship and avenues for professional development as you advance your practice. This on-site opportunity emphasizes working with sophisticated clients and contributing to a thriving team

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Virginia, or eligible to waive into Virginia.
• 1–4 years of labor and employment law experience.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience with employment counseling, compliance, or litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Counseling employers on employment compliance and workplace policies.
• Drafting and reviewing employment agreements, policies, and handbooks.
• Representing clients in employment litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Conducting workplace investigations and preparing pleadings and motions.
• Collaborating with firm attorneys to serve client needs.

Skills

Strong legal research

Oral advocacy

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice in Virginia

Job description

Associate Attorney – Labor & Employment Law

Location: Richmond, VA (On-site)
Firm: Hancock Daniel
Job Type: Full-time | Lateral Opportunity | 1-4 Years of Experience

Discover the Next Step in Your Career

Are you a labor and employment attorney ready for your next challenge—or simply curious about what your next opportunity could look like?

Hancock, Daniel & Johnson, a nationally recognized healthcare law firm with more than 50 attorneys, is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join its Corporate Team in Richmond, Virginia.

This is an opportunity to build on your existing experience while working with sophisticated clients, taking on meaningful legal work, and developing your practice alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do

As a Labor & Employment Associate, you will work on a broad range of employment law matters and have the opportunity to develop both your employment counseling and employment litigation skills.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Advising clients on federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Counseling employers on employment compliance, workplace policies, and employee relations matters
• Drafting and reviewing employment agreements, contracts, policies, handbooks, and separation agreements
• Conducting legal research and analysis on complex labor and employment issues
• Representing clients in employment litigation, administrative proceedings, and agency matters
• Assisting with matters involving wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, leave, and workplace compliance
• Conducting and advising clients regarding workplace investigations
• Preparing legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation-related documents
• Working directly with clients and collaborating with attorneys across the firm

We believe in investing in our attorneys. You will receive personalized mentorship, substantive hands‑on experience, meaningful client exposure, and opportunities for professional advancement.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking an attorney who is intellectually curious, client‑focused, and eager to grow within a sophisticated labor and employment law practice.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Virginia, or eligible to waive into Virginia
• 1-4 years of labor and employment law experience
• Law firm experience strongly preferred; judicial clerkship experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Experience with employment counseling, compliance, litigation, or administrative agency matters preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and competing priorities
• Strong commitment to exceptional client service
• Collaborative, proactive, and team‑oriented approach
• Demonstrated interest in continuous professional development

At our firm, you won't just be another associate. We are committed to creating an environment where attorneys can develop their skills, take meaningful ownership of their work, and build a rewarding long‑term career.

Why Hancock Daniel?

• Competitive compensation
• Top‑tier bonus program tied to performance and productivity

• Meaningful client interaction and substantive responsibility
• Personalized mentorship and professional development
• A supportive, collaborative, and team‑oriented culture
• Opportunities to work on a broad range of labor and employment matters
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your legal practice

At the time of posting, the expected hiring range for this position is $106,000 to $150,000. An individual’s placement within the range will be determined based on relevant factors, including but not limited to education, training, skills, licensure and certifications, practice area, experience, internal equity, and market data.

Join a team where your voice matters, your legal skills are valued, and your work makes a difference.

Hancock Daniel is an equal‑opportunity employer. We participate in E-Verify.