Employment amp Labor Mid-Level Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Election period overtime opportunities

Limited travel

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Washington, DC seeks a Mid-Level Associate specializing in employment and labor for its Political Law practice. You will advise employers on employment matters and represent clients in agency and litigation settings within DC and surrounding jurisdictions.

The role emphasizes direct client counseling, drafting policies, and collaborative work with a national political-law team. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. required with at least 2 years of employment-law experience.
• Interest or background in political law preferred.
• Ability to counsel clients directly.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and counseling on day-to-day employment matters to HR and business clients.
• Advise on employment and labor-related matters under US federal, state, and local laws.
• Draft and revise employee handbooks, workplace policies, and offer letters.
• Advise on legislative and regulatory changes affecting employment obligations.
• Create policies, procedures, and trainings for compliance measures.
• Draft and negotiate employment-related documents.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams.
• Support the Political Law practice group with contract reviews and corporate governance.

Skills

Employment Law

Litigation Support

Policy Drafting

Corporate Governance

Client Counseling

Project Management

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Mid-Level Associate specializing in employment and labor issues for its Political Law practice group in Washington, D.C. This role involves advising clients on employment matters and supporting the broader practice group. The successful candidate will also represent employers in administrative agency and employment litigation matters.

Duties

• Provide advice and counseling on day-to-day employment matters to HR and business clients.
• Advise on employment and labor-related matters under US federal, state, and local laws.
• Draft and revise employee handbooks, workplace policies, and offer letters.
• Advise on legislative and regulatory changes affecting employment obligations.
• Create policies, procedures, and trainings for compliance measures.
• Draft and negotiate employment-related documents.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams.
• Support the Political Law practice group with contract reviews and corporate governance.

Requirements

• J.D. degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience in employment law.
• Strong interest or background in political law preferred.
• Comfortable providing direct counsel to clients.

Education

• J.D. degree

Certifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively and strategically.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and management skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Creative problem-solving and process improvement abilities.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule with in-office presence required three days a week.
• Opportunity to work additional hours during election dates or filing periods.
• Infrequent travel required.