Employment Counsel (Attorney Role)

Jobot; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AmLaw 100 law firm in New York seeks a highly qualified attorney to join their Corporate Department as Counsel, focusing on employment and labor matters. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in employment law and demonstrate excellent writing and organizational skills. This role offers a flexible hybrid schedule and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years in employment law.
• Experience advising on compliance issues and drafting agreements.

Responsibilities

• Advise corporate clients on employment-related compliance issues.
• Draft and negotiate employment agreements.
• Perform due diligence in mergers and acquisitions.

Skills

Employment Law

Client Service Orientation

Writing Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Juris Doctor

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Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $420,000.00/yr

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Job details

Growing AmLaw 100 Law Firm - Flexible Hybrid Schedule

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Salary $180,000 - $420,000 per year

A Bit About Us

As an AmLaw 100 firm, we're deeply committed to delivering exceptional legal services to our clients. Our innovative approaches, coupled with a rich history of integrity and professionalism, enable us to navigate complex challenges and achieve favorable outcomes. Through a collaborative culture rooted in diversity and inclusivity, we strive to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve, guided by our core values of integrity, teamwork, and client-centricity.



Why join us?


Joining our team means being part of a dynamic community dedicated to excellence and innovation. As an AmLaw 100 firm, we offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a supportive environment where every voice is heard and valued. We invest in our employees, providing ongoing training, mentorship programs, and resources to help you thrive in your career. Our collaborative culture fosters meaningful relationships and collaborations that transcend boundaries, making us a firm where you can truly make a difference.

Job Details

We are seeking a highly qualified attorney to join our Corporate Department as Counsel, focusing on employment and labor matters.

Ideal candidates will have significant experience—generally a minimum of eight years—in employment law.

Relevant experience includes

Advising corporate clients on a wide range of employment-related compliance issues, including wage and hour laws, worker classification, equal opportunity requirements, immigration, labor relations, and employment policies and handbooks.

Counseling clients on reductions-in-force and related considerations, such as separation agreements and WARN Act compliance.

Drafting and negotiating employment agreements and restrictive covenant agreements.

Performing due diligence in connection with mergers and acquisitions, with a focus on employment matters and related representations and warranties in transactional documents (preferred but not required).

Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent academic credentials, outstanding writing and organizational skills, and a strong client service orientation. A collaborative, team-focused mindset is essential. Candidates must be admitted to the bar in good standing or be eligible to waive in to the jurisdiction where they will be practicing.

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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services, Law Practice, and Government Administration

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