Labor & Employment Associate

Bright Line Counsel; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship culture

Competitive pay

Career development

Diversity & work-life

Job summary

Bright Line Counsel in Dallas seeks a junior associate (1–3 years) for its labor and employment team. The role blends transactional and litigation work, with a focus on restrictive covenants, trade secrets, and employment counseling, providing significant direct client communication.

Responsibilities include spotting employment red flags in M&A due diligence, drafting employment agreements and handbooks, managing discovery, drafting motions, and handling EEOC responses.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record in law school and undergraduate studies.

Responsibilities

• Transactional/Advisory Work: Drafting or updating employment agreements, offer letters, and employee handbooks; spotting red flags during due diligence.
• Litigation: Managing discovery; drafting motions and briefs; supporting non-compete, non-solicitation, and trade secret disputes.
• Administrative Agency Work: Handling EEOC charges; drafting responses, position statements, and replies to information requests.

Skills

Legal writing

Client communication

Research skills

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our well-regarded business law firm client is seeking a junior associate (1-3 years) for its labor and employment team in Dallas. The role blends transactional and litigation work, with a focus on restrictive covenants, trade secrets, and employment counseling. Excellent opportunity for significant direct client communication.

• Transactional/Advisory Work: Spotting employment-related red flags during M&A due diligence, researching employment law questions, and drafting or updating employment agreements, offer letters, and employee handbooks.
• Litigation: Managing discovery, drafting motions and briefs, and supporting cases involving non-competes, non-solicitation agreements, and trade secret disputes. Prior experience defending or prosecuting individual employment claims is a plus but not required.
• Administrative Agency Work: Handling EEOC charges - drafting responses, position statements, and replies to agency information requests.
• Academic Background: A strong record from law school and undergraduate studies.
• Communication Skills: Sharp legal writing ability and comfort maintaining regular, direct communication with clients, providing clear, practical guidance and updates on case status and strategy.

The firm offers a collegial, mentorship-driven culture, competitive pay and benefits, structured feedback and career development, and a genuine commitment to diversity and work/life flexibility.

Compensation Range: $225,000 - $260,000 (exclusive of bonus)