Denver - Senior Traditional Labor Associate Attorney

Top Echelon LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 240,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses + profit-sharing

Comprehensive benefits package

Additional benefits including critical

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC in Denver, CO seeks a Senior Associate Attorney for its Labor Relations & Employment Practice. The role focuses on traditional labor matters, including collective bargaining, contract administration, and grievance arbitration, with opportunities toadvise employers and advocate before the NLRB.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in traditional labor law, Colorado bar admission in good standing, and excellent written and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Colorado, in good standing.
• 7+ years of traditional labor law experience.
• Experience in mixed employment litigation and some labor experience will be considered.
• Extensive experience in traditional labor matters, including collective bargaining and contract administration.
• Grievance arbitration experience with the ability to handle matters independently.
• Experience defending and prosecuting unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB preferred.
• Strong writing, analytical, and research skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Soft Skills: Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively; strong communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in collective bargaining negotiations and contract administration.
• Handle grievance arbitration proceedings and related labor disputes.
• Defend and prosecute unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB.
• Provide strategic counseling to clients on traditional labor matters and compliance issues.
• Support litigation matters involving labor relations and employment disputes.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and clients to deliver efficient and effective legal solutions.

Skills

Traditional labor law

Collective bargaining

Grievance arbitration

NLRB proceedings

Legal research & writing

Independent work

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

TRADITIONAL LABOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE

Location: Denver, CO

Our client, an AmLaw 150 international labor and employment law firm, is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to join its dynamic Labor Relations & Employment Practice in Denver. This role offers the opportunity to advise and advocate for employers on a wide range of traditional labor matters, including collective bargaining, contract administration, grievance arbitration, and proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Colorado, in good standing
• 7+ years of traditional labor law experience
  • Candidates with mixed employment litigation and some labor experience will also be considered
• Extensive experience in traditional labor matters, including collective bargaining and contract administration
• Grievance arbitration experience with the ability to handle matters independently
• Experience defending and prosecuting unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB strongly preferred
• Strong writing, analytical, and research skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• Soft Skills: Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively; strong communication and organizational skills

Key Responsibilities

• Represent employers in collective bargaining negotiations and contract administration
• Handle grievance arbitration proceedings and related labor disputes
• Defend and prosecute unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB
• Provide strategic counseling to clients on traditional labor matters and compliance issues
• Support litigation matters involving labor relations and employment disputes
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and clients to deliver efficient and effective legal solutions

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly-regarded labor relations practice within a leading employment law platform. You will work on sophisticated traditional labor matters for a diverse employer client base, gaining unparalleled exposure to complex negotiations, arbitration proceedings, and NLRB litigation. The firm provides a collaborative culture, direct client engagement, and extensive training and mentorship to support your professional growth.

If you're a senior associate searching for meaningful responsibility, autonomy, leadership opportunities, and clear pathways for advancement within a prestigious labor practice, this is the ideal role for you.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Annual base salary expected to range from $240,000 – $265,000, based on experience, qualifications, and market factors
• Eligibility for bonuses and profit-sharing
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid time off; paid parental leave; 401(k) with employer contribution; family/dependent care leave; FSA/HSA; and an employee assistance program
• Additional Benefits: Optional critical care, accident and hospital indemnity coverage, domestic partner benefits, student loan refinancing support; dependent life insurance; and pet insurance

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and writing sample (10 pages max, substantially unedited by others) for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.