Employment & Labor Mid-Level Associate

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

Job Classification

Exempt

Compensation

Salary commensurate with class year, ranging from $215,000 to $325,000

Essential Job Functions

• Provide advice and counseling to HR and business clients at various levels of Democratic and nonprofit organizations 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 emerging legislative and regulatory changes affecting employment and labor obligations.

• Assist in the creation of policies, procedures, document retention policies, and trainings to support the implementation of compliance measures.

• Draft and negotiate employment-related documents, including separation and severance agreements, confidential information agreements, offer letters, and employment contracts

• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams and vendors regarding project status, issues, and timelines.

• Ability to think strategically and evaluate potential risks to the client, including economic legal and reputational.

• Familiarity with the NLRA and labor relations matters — including grievances, arbitration, and collective bargaining — is a plus, though not required.

• Support the broader Political Law practice group as needed, including reviewing contracts and assisting with corporate governance matters for political campaigns and organizations.

• Performs other duties as assigned or requested by leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D. degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience in employment law; traditional labor law experience is a plus.

• Strong interest or background in political law is preferred.

• Comfort providing direct counsel to clients.

Competencies:

• Ability to work collaboratively, separately, and strategically.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and management skills.

• Strong project management, organizational and documentation skills.

• Ability to work under pressure/tight time constraints.

• Creative approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Work Environment

• Position will operate on a hybrid schedule in a professional office environment and is expected to work in office at least three (3) days a week (Tues - Thursday). The ability to work additional hours beyond the normal schedule may be required, especially around relevant election dates or filing periods. Some infrequent travel is required.
• Position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
• Position requires that the employee be able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.

Physical Demands

• This position is primarily a sedentary position. However, some duties and responsibilities may require the employee to lift files, open filing cabinets, bend or stand, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, occasionally move about to access office equipment, file cabinets, etc.
• May require employee to carry or lift items weighing up to 10 pounds.

Disclaimer

Elias Law Group LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.