Employment Law Associate - M&A Focus, NYC

McDermott; New York (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 455,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Top benefits

Wellness initiatives

Professional development programs

Job summary

McDermott is seeking an Associate with 4–6 years of employment law experience to join our Employment Practice Group in New York. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record in handling M&A employment diligence, day-to-day counseling, employment-related agreements, and pre-litigation dispute resolution.

You’ll work on high stakes matters alongside experienced partners, advising clients on everything from employment matters related to complex M&A transactions to the everyday workplace

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of employment law experience with drafting employment-related contracts, agreements, policies and similar documents.
• Day-to-day counseling, M&A, and pre-litigation dispute resolution experience.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills with solid academic credentials.
• Barred, or eligible to be barred in New York.

Responsibilities

• Handle M&A employment diligence and counsel on employment matters across deals.
• Draft employment agreements, policies, and related documents for clients.
• Provide day-to-day counseling and dispute resolution support for workplace issues.
• Advise clients on complex workplace matters arising from transactions and everyday operations.

Skills

Employment law

Contract drafting

Counseling

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

McDermott is seeking an Associate with 4–6 years of employment law experience to join our Employment Practice Group in New York. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record in handling M&A employment diligence, day-to-day counseling, employment-related agreements, and pre-litigation dispute resolution.

You’ll work on high stakes matters alongside experienced partners, advising clients on everything from employment matters related to complex M&A transactions to the everyday workplace