Employment & Labor Counsel - Mid-Level

Elias Law Group LLP; Washington; Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Elias Law Group LLP, based in Washington, seeks an attorney with strong employment law experience to advise HR and business clients on daily employment matters and regulatory changes. The role combines drafting, policy development, and contract negotiation in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a J.D. degree with at least two years of employment law experience, with traditional labor law exposure a plus. Direct client counseling skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience in employment law.
• Traditional labor law experience is a plus.
• Comfort providing direct counsel to clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and counseling to HR and business clients on day-to-day employment matters.
• Advise HR professionals and clients regarding employment and labor related matters under US federal, state, and local laws, including drafting and revising employee handbooks, workplace policies, and offer letters.
• Advise clients on legislative and regulatory changes affecting employment and labor obligations.
• Assist in creating policies, procedures, document retention policies, and trainings to support compliance measures.
• Draft and negotiate employment-related documents including separation and severance agreements, confidential information agreements, offer letters, and employment contracts.
• Communicate with clients, internal teams and vendors regarding project status, issues, and timelines.
• Think strategically and evaluate potential risks to the client, including economic, legal and reputational risks.
• Familiarity with NLRA and labor relations matters; not required but a plus.
• Support broader Political Law practice, including reviewing contracts and assisting with governance for political campaigns and organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling clients

Employment law knowledge

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Elias Law Group LLP, based in Washington, seeks an attorney with strong employment law experience to advise HR and business clients on daily employment matters and regulatory changes. The role combines drafting, policy development, and contract negotiation in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a J.D. degree with at least two years of employment law experience, with traditional labor law exposure a plus. Direct client counseling skills are essential for success.