Labor and Employment Associate

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a mid-level Labor and Employment Associate to join its practice in New York City, NY. The role involves advising and representing employers on labor and employment law matters, including litigation, workplace counseling, and regulatory compliance.

Duties include advising on anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, retaliation, and wage-and-hour cases; guiding on restrictive covenants; conducting internal investigations; drafting employment policies; engaging in collective

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in employment litigation and counseling.
• Strong academic record and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with traditional labor matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise on anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, retaliation, and wage-and-hour cases.
• Provide guidance on restrictive covenants, including non-disclosure and non-competition agreements.
• Conduct internal investigations of workplace misconduct.
• Draft employment policies, handbooks, and offer letters.
• Engage in collective bargaining and union member arbitration.
• Lead depositions, hearings, and mediations.

Skills

Strong research and writing skills

Superior organizational abilities

Ability to provide strategic, business

Hands-on mentoring from senior

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Job description

A law firm seeks a mid-level Labor and Employment Associate to join its practice in New York City, NY. The role involves advising and representing employers on various labor and employment law matters, including litigation, workplace counseling, and regulatory compliance.

Duties

• Advise on anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, retaliation, and wage-and-hour cases.
• Provide guidance on restrictive covenants, including non-disclosure and non-competition agreements.
• Conduct internal investigations of workplace misconduct.
• Draft employment policies, handbooks, and offer letters.
• Engage in collective bargaining and union member arbitration.
• Lead depositions, hearings, and mediations.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of experience in employment litigation and counseling.
• Strong academic record and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with traditional labor matters is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to and in good standing with the relevant jurisdiction's bar.

Skills

• Strong research and writing skills.
• Superior organizational abilities.
• Ability to provide strategic, business-oriented advice.
• Hands-on mentoring from senior practitioners.

Established more than a century ago, this distinguished law firm is a highly-regarded establishment and specializes in the areas of corporate law, intellectual property law, and green businesses. It has seven offices across the United States. The attorneys here are committed to maintaining diversity at the workplace. The firm has gained many honors of merit and is actively involved in numerous philanthropic activities throughout the year.