Labor Employment Associate

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

Job summary

Partners Legal Search in Providence, RI seeks an associate to advise employers on a broad range of labor and employment matters, including wage-hour litigation, discrimination, non-compete disputes, HR counseling, and drafting employment documents.

The role offers significant client responsibility with opportunities in investigations, trainings, and due diligence for M&A, plus potential involvement in traditional labor relations and executive compensation.

Qualifications

• Analytical reasoning and clear writing required.
• Strong drafting, editing, and oral communication abilities.
• Candidate should demonstrate professional excellence and strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on wage-hour litigation, discrimination, and other employment matters.
• Draft employment agreements, policies, handbooks, and related documents.
• Conduct workplace investigations and develop employment-related trainings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing & communication

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

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 preferredTransactional 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