Employment and Trade Secret Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Wellness reimbursements

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Bar review fees paid

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Washington, DC seeks an Employment and Trade Secret Litigation Associate with 2–5 years of management-side employment law experience, focusing on covenants not to compete and trade secret disputes. The role includes litigating cases and advising technology companies on day-to-day employment matters.

Required JD; DC bar preferred; strong written and oral communication skills. Will review policies and assist on mergers and acquisitions as needed.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of employment law litigation experience.
• DC Bar membership preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with covenants not to compete and trade secrets.

Responsibilities

• Litigate employment law cases, including trade secret disputes.
• Provide day-to-day employment law advice to technology companies.
• Advise on employment-related issues in mergers and acquisitions.
• Review and draft employment policies.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation

Not-to-compete covenants

Trade secret law

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employment and Trade Secret Litigation Associate in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in management-side employment law litigation and counseling, with a focus on covenants not to compete and trade secret disputes.

Duties

• Litigate employment law cases, including trade secret disputes.
• Provide day-to-day employment law advice to technology companies.
• Advise on employment-related issues in mergers and acquisitions.
• Review and draft employment policies.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in employment law litigation.
• Membership in the Washington, D.C. Bar preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Bar membership in good standing.

Skills

• Proficiency in employment law and litigation.
• Ability to provide strategic legal advice.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Monthly wellness reimbursements.
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support.
• Healthcare coverage for family members.
• Family-building benefits including IVF and adoption.
• Paid parental leave and parenting support.
• Career coaching for working parents.
• Back-up childcare options.
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life and disability insurance options.
• Voluntary insurance options including pet insurance.
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.