Embedded Labor & Employment Associate—M&A Deals

Advocates Legal Recruiting; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates Legal Recruiting represents a premier AmLaw 100 client in Pittsburgh seeking a Labor & Employment Associate with a transactional focus. This 3–6 year role embeds employment considerations within deal work, alongside corporate deal teams and private equity sponsors.

You will draft and negotiate executive agreements, advise on non-compete enforceability, and guide post-closing workforce integration across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 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

Job description

Advocates Legal Recruiting represents a premier AmLaw 100 client in Pittsburgh seeking a Labor & Employment Associate with a transactional focus. This 3–6 year role embeds employment considerations within deal work, alongside corporate deal teams and private equity sponsors.

You will draft and negotiate executive agreements, advise on non-compete enforceability, and guide post-closing workforce integration across jurisdictions.