Labor and Employment Transactional Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit bonus opportunities

Billable hours credit for pro bono

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Labor and Employment Transactional Associate in Charlotte, NC with 3-6 years of experience. The role sits at the crossroads of employment law and corporate transactions, handling high-stakes matters that influence value and leadership stability.

Ideal candidates excel in drafting, analytics, and multi-tasking, and are admitted to practice in the relevant jurisdiction. This opportunity focuses on M&A, PE investments, and governance-driven employment matters within a

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of labor and employment or corporate transactional experience.
• Strong drafting experience with employment agreements and covenants.
• Excellent academic credentials and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support labor and employment diligence in mergers, acquisitions, and private equity investments.
• Draft and negotiate executive employment agreements and restrictive covenants.
• Advise on executive mobility issues including non-compete and non-solicit obligations.
• Support post-transaction workforce integration and executive transitions.
• Partner with senior executives on personnel and governance issues.
• Collaborate with corporate deal teams on employment issues affecting transaction value.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Licensure

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a skilled Labor and Employment Transactional Associate with 3-6 years of experience to join their team in Charlotte, NC. This role involves working at the intersection of employment law and corporate transactions, focusing on high-stakes matters that impact enterprise value and leadership stability.

Duties

• Support labor and employment diligence in mergers, acquisitions, and private equity investments.


• Draft and negotiate executive employment agreements and restrictive covenant agreements.


• Advise on executive mobility issues, including non-competition and non-solicitation obligations.


• Support post-transaction workforce integration and executive transitions.


• Partner with senior executives on personnel and governance issues.


• Collaborate with corporate deal teams on employment issues affecting transaction value.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in labor and employment or corporate transactional practice.


• Experience supporting M&A transactions or private equity investments preferred.


• Strong drafting experience with employment agreements and restrictive covenants.


• Excellent academic credentials.


• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.


• Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction of application.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving instincts and sound judgment.


• Ability to analyze complex issues quickly.


• Willingness to work with innovative technology platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with merit bonus opportunities.


• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.


• Comprehensive benefits package.