Employment Counseling Associate Attorney (4+ Yrs Exp)

Jobot; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced attorney to join our labor and employment team in a counseling-focused role. You will advise employers on day-to-day workplace matters, helping clients navigate risk, compliance, and employee relations issues in real time, working directly with HR professionals, in-house counsel, and leadership across industries.

The position offers flexibility in structure, including potential for reduced hours or remote work, depending on experience and preferences.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of labor and employment experience focused on counseling.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience advising employers on day-to-day workplace issues.
• Strong drafting experience with employment documents.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on a wide range of employment law matters, including employee relations, discipline, and terminations
• Provide guidance on multi-state employment law compliance and risk management
• Draft and revise employment-related documents, including handbooks, policies, separation agreements, and restrictive covenant agreements
• Counsel clients on workplace investigations and sensitive personnel issues
• Support clients in developing proactive strategies to minimize legal exposure
• Collaborate with internal team members on complex or escalated matters

Skills

Legal drafting

Counseling

Multistate employment law

Client-facing

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

Job details

High-Level Clients, Practical Impact, Hybrid Schedule

We are seeking an experienced attorney to join our labor and employment team in a counseling-focused role. This position centers on advising employers on day-to-day workplace matters, helping clients navigate risk, compliance, and employee relations issues in real time. You will work directly with HR professionals, in-house counsel, and leadership teams across a range of industries, providing practical and business-oriented guidance. This role offers flexibility in structure, including the potential for reduced hours or remote work, depending on the candidate’s experience and preferences.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Scott Rundlett

Salary: $135,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a management-side labor and employment team that helps organizations handle workplace issues with a practical, business-first approach. Our work spans day-to-day counseling, compliance guidance, and dispute resolution, including employment litigation and traditional labor matters. We partner closely with clients to understand their operations and help them make defensible decisions in real time, not just after a problem escalates. We work collaboratively across matters, value clear communication, and focus on delivering advice and advocacy that is efficient, strategic, and grounded in sound judgment.

Why join us

We offer hands-on experience, meaningful responsibility, and the chance to build a well-rounded labor and employment practice. Our attorneys get exposure to both counseling and litigation, with opportunities to work directly with clients, develop strategy, and sharpen writing and advocacy skills. We keep teams lean enough for real ownership while maintaining a supportive environment with strong mentorship and collaboration. If you enjoy practical problem-solving, client-facing work, and a team that invests in your growth, you’ll fit in well here.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on a wide range of employment law matters, including employee relations, discipline, and terminations
• Provide guidance on multi-state employment law compliance and risk management
• Draft and revise employment-related documents, including handbooks, policies, separation agreements, and restrictive covenant agreements
• Counsel clients on workplace investigations and sensitive personnel issues
• Support clients in developing proactive strategies to minimize legal exposure
• Collaborate with internal team members on complex or escalated matters

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• 5+ years of labor and employment experience, with a focus on counseling and advisory work
• Experience advising employers on day-to-day workplace issues
• Strong drafting experience with employment-related documents and agreements
• Familiarity with multi-state employment law issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong academic background

Requirements

• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Ability to manage multiple client matters independently
• Practical, solutions-oriented mindset
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skillsCollaborative approach and client-service orientation

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