Employment Counsel & Litigator (Hybrid)

Jobot; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Jobot in Boston, MA is seeking an Employment Associate to blend litigation with practical counseling for a sophisticated client base. You will manage the full lifecycle of disputes and provide strategic advice on compliance and workplace policies.

The role offers a flexible hybrid schedule and opportunities to build direct client relationships from day one, with exposure to a broad range of employment matters across industries.

Qualifications

• JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted (or eligible for admission) in Massachusetts.
• 4+ years of employment law experience at a law firm or similar setting.
• Demonstrated experience litigating employment matters and counseling employers on compliance.
• Track record drafting employment related policies and agreements.
• Hands-on experience conducting workplace investigations and supporting training initiatives.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Sound judgment, strong problem-solving instincts, and close attention to detail.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple matters while collaborating well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of employment litigation, covering discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, restrictive covenants, and breach of contract claims
• Represent employer clients before state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies
• Counsel clients on employment law compliance and best practices for the modern workplace
• Draft and review workplace policies, employment agreements, and employee handbooks
• Lead internal investigations and help design and deliver employment related training
• Partner with colleagues and clients to craft pragmatic, risk conscious solutions to workplace challenges

Skills

Litigation experience

Counseling employers

Client relations

Team collaboration

Education

JD or LLM from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Jobot in Boston, MA is seeking an Employment Associate to blend litigation with practical counseling for a sophisticated client base. You will manage the full lifecycle of disputes and provide strategic advice on compliance and workplace policies.

The role offers a flexible hybrid schedule and opportunities to build direct client relationships from day one, with exposure to a broad range of employment matters across industries.