Labor and Employment Transactional Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

A law firm in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a driven associate with 3–6 years of experience to join its Labor and Employment department.

The role sits at the intersection of employment law, executive mobility, and corporate dealmaking, drafting and negotiating employment agreements, handling restrictive covenants, and guiding post‑transaction workforce integration with senior deal teams and corporate leadership.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in labor and employment or corporate transactional practice.
• Experience supporting M&A transactions or private equity investments is preferred.
• Strong drafting experience with employment agreements and restrictive covenant arrangements.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong communication, analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Judgment & strategy

Analytical thinking

Legal tech proficiency

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a driven associate with 3-6 years of experience to join their Labor and Employment department in Pittsburgh, PA. This role involves working at the intersection of employment law, executive mobility, and corporate dealmaking, focusing on high-stakes matters affecting enterprise value and leadership stability.

Duties

• Support labor and employment diligence in mergers, acquisitions, and private equity investments.
• Draft and negotiate executive employment agreements, separation arrangements, and restrictive covenant agreements.
• Advise on executive mobility issues, including structuring and enforceability of non-competition and non-solicitation obligations.
• Support post-transaction workforce integration, including executive transitions and sensitive personnel matters.
• Partner with senior executives and corporate leadership on personnel and governance issues.
• Collaborate with corporate deal teams and private equity sponsors on employment issues affecting transaction value and risk allocation.

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 covenant arrangements.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with corporate deal teams, private equity sponsors, and senior business leaders.
• Ownership mindset with intellectual curiosity and strong problem-solving instincts.
• Willingness to work with innovative technology platforms.
• Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction to which they are applying.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong judgment and strategic thinking.
• Ability to analyze complex issues quickly.
• Proficiency in leveraging technology for research and document drafting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with merit bonus opportunities.
• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.
• Comprehensive benefits package.