Employment Counsel

Larson Maddox; New York (NY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in New York is seeking an experienced Employment Counsel to provide comprehensive advice on employment law and HR matters in a highly regulated environment. This executive-level role requires a J.D. with an active bar membership, at least 10 years of employment law experience, and strong communication and leadership skills. Responsibilities include advising on workplace issues, developing agreements, and collaborating with HR to ensure compliance. Competitive compensation package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of employment law experience with law firm and in-house roles.
• Proven ability to deliver practical, business-focused advice.
• Experience in managing outside counsel and handling complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise on diverse employment law issues within a complex, regulated environment.
• Develop employment agreements, templates, and policy playbooks.
• Collaborate with HR and leaders to design compliant employment practices.
• Oversee disputes and litigation with outside counsel.
• Track regulatory changes for compliance strategies.
• Support restructurings and organizational initiatives.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Effective communication

Judgment and decision making

Project leadership

Education

J.D. and active bar membership

Job description

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Base pay range

$300,000.00/yr - $350,000.00/yr

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Employment Counsel - Financial Services Industry

A Top Hedge Fund is currently seeking an experienced Employment Counsel to join their leading team in NY. This role provides an opportunity to advise on a wide range of employment law and HR matters in a complex, highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment law issues including workplace investigations, terminations, discrimination, harassment, accommodations, compensation, benefits, recruiting, and immigration.
• Develop and maintain employment agreements, templates, and policy playbooks.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to design compliant, scalable employment practices.
• Oversee outside counsel in managing disputes and litigation.
• Track regulatory changes and implement proactive compliance strategies.
• Support organizational initiatives such as restructurings, compensation programs, and cross‑functional investigations.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active bar membership (New York preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of employment law experience, with a mix of law firm and in‑house roles.
• Proven ability to deliver practical, business‑focused advice in complex environments.
• Strong communication skills and sound judgment.
• Experience managing outside counsel and leading cross‑functional projects.
• Preferred: Knowledge of executive compensation, benefits, or international employment law.

If you find this ad relevant to your experience, please apply directly.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Investment Management