Labor and Employment Associate - Multi-Office

plug-legal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 215,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with firm contributions

Complete health, life, accident, and disability insurance

Job summary

Plug-legal, a distinguished law firm in New York, is seeking a mid-to-senior level Labor and Employment Associate to join its national practice. The role offers a unique opportunity for an attorney to manage client relationships and files, focusing on substantive litigation and strategic counseling.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in labor and employment law, with a strong emphasis on litigation and client interaction. The position provides competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of dedicated labor and employment experience.
• Active license required in jurisdiction.
• Comfortable in front of clients.

Responsibilities

• Defend corporate clients against complex statutory claims.
• Partner with HR executives for workplace crises.
• Lead depositions and draft dispositive motions.

Skills

Labor and Employment Law

Litigation

Client Management

Job description

Labor and Employment · 3+ Years of Experience · State Bar License Required (TX, NY, MO, or DC)

A distinguished, full-service Am Law 200 firm is seeking a mid-to-senior level Labor and Employment Associate to join its expanding national practice. This role is structured for an attorney who has outgrown the rigid silos of massive firms and wants a direct runway to client management, substantive file ownership, and transparent partnership advancement.

The Work

You will step into a sophisticated management-side practice that balances defense litigation with high-level advisory work. The firm's platform ensures you are not stuck in a back room handling isolated document review; instead, you will be a core driver of the strategy.

• Substantive Litigation: Defend corporate clients against complex statutory claims, wage and hour disputes, and restrictive covenant matters in state and federal courts.


• Strategic Counseling: Partner directly with HR executives and corporate counsel to navigate real-time workplace crises, compliance, and preventative risk management.


• Case Leadership: Take immediate ownership of files - leading depositions, drafting high-stakes dispositive motions, and acting as a primary point of contact for clients.

Who This Is For

This position is designed for an attorney with at least 3 years of dedicated labor and employment experience who is ready for a higher degree of professional autonomy.

The ideal profile is a self-starter who is entirely comfortable in front of clients and looking for an intentional platform to build their career. If you are currently feeling bottlenecked at your current firm, this practice group offers an explicit commitment to professional development and upward mobility. You must be actively licensed in the jurisdiction of the office to which you apply.

The Platform

This firm offers the financial stability and deep resources of a major national footprint, combined with a highly collaborative, unpretentious culture. It is an environment that rewards merit and independence early, providing associates with the institutional backing needed to transition from executing matters to truly managing relationships.

Compensation and Benefits

The firm provides a highly competitive total compensation framework that rewards high performance through structured productivity and discretionary bonuses.

• Base Salary Range: $215,000 – $300,000 (Applicable to Dallas and Washington, D.C. offices; regional adjustments apply to St. Louis and New York based on experience and market).


• Retirement: Comprehensive 401(k) plan with firm contributions.


• Insurance: Complete health, life, accident, and disability insurance packages.

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