Labor Employment Associate

Partners Legal Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners Legal Search represents a sophisticated employer-side law firm in Boston seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Associate to handle a broad practice spanning litigation, counseling, investigations, trainings, and transactional support. The role offers significant responsibility, direct client interaction, and collaboration with a growing team.

Requires a J.D. and 4+ years of Labor & Employment experience; opportunities to expand into traditional labor and executive compensation

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 4+ years of Labor & Employment experience.
• Experience with employment litigation and counseling.
• Strong drafting experience involving employment agreements and workplace policies.
• Workplace investigation experience preferred.
• Transactional and employment due diligence experience is a plus.
• Traditional labor experience is highly valued.
• Executive compensation experience is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a broader team.

Responsibilities

• Wage and hour litigation.
• Discrimination, retaliation, and harassment matters.
• Non-compete and restrictive covenant disputes.
• Employment and HR counseling.
• Drafting employment agreements, policies, handbooks, and related documents.
• Conducting workplace investigations.
• Developing and delivering employment-related trainings.
• Supporting M&A and other transactions through employment due diligence.
• Advising on workforce-related risks and compliance matters.

Skills

Employment litigation

Counseling employers

Drafting documents

Workplace investigations

Oral communication

Analytical skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Our law firm client is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Associate to join its sophisticated employment practice in Boston, MA.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to build a broad and well-rounded practice spanning employment litigation, counseling, investigations, workplace training, transactional support, and traditional labor matters.

The role offers significant responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to become a key member of a collaborative and growing team.

Role Overview

The associate will advise employers on a wide range of labor and employment matters, including:

• Wage and hour litigation
• Discrimination, retaliation, and harassment matters
• Non-compete and restrictive covenant disputes
• Employment and HR counseling
• Drafting employment agreements, policies, handbooks, and related documents
• Conducting workplace investigations
• Developing and delivering employment-related trainings
• Supporting M&A and other transactions through employment due diligence
• Advising on workforce-related risks and compliance matters

Additional experience involving traditional labor relations is a plus, including:

• Collective bargaining negotiations
• Union organizing campaigns
• NLRB proceedings and arbitrations

Experience with executive compensation matters is also a plus.

Candidate Profile

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• 4+ years of Labor & Employment experience
• Experience with employment litigation and counseling
• Strong drafting experience involving employment agreements and workplace policies
• Workplace investigation experience preferred
• Transactional and employment due diligence experience is a plus
• Traditional labor experience is highly valued
• Executive compensation experience is a plus
• Excellent analytical, writing, and oral communication skills
• Strong academic credentials
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a broader team

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $150,000–$220,000 salary range
• Broad practice combining litigation, counseling, investigations, and transactional work
• Significant client responsibility and hands‑on experience
• Opportunity to expand into traditional labor relations and executive compensation matters
• Collaborative, flexible, and team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to work both independently and alongside experienced practitioners
• Strong platform for long-term career and practice development