Labor & Employment Associate

Kaizen Stackup; Washington, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles (District of Columbia, CA, NY, CA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 345,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Associate (3–6 years) for its Employment & Labor practice. This role involves advising clients in the venture capital sector on employment issues. The ideal candidate has broad employment law experience and excellent communication skills. Join a collaborative team committed to professional growth. Competitive compensation offered, with a flexible work location.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of broad employment law experience, including counseling and agreement drafting.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Litigation experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Advise leading venture capital and investment firms on employment and compliance matters.
• Partner with fund formation teams to provide holistic counsel.
• Tackle complex employment issues, draft executive agreements.

Skills

Broad employment law experience

Familiarity with venture capital ecosystem

Excellent writing and communication skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

Overview

✨ Job Title: Mid-Level Associate – Employment & Labor Practice
📍 Location: Flexible (Major Markets, e.g. New York, Tampa, San Francisco, DC)
💰 Compensation: $225,000 – $345,000 (based on class year)

Ready to elevate your career in employment law? We’re working with a top-tier law firm seeking a Mid-Level Associate (3–6 years) to join its Employment & Labor practice group. This is an exciting opportunity to advise clients in the venture capital and investment space on cutting-edge employment issues shaping the future of work.

What makes this opportunity stand out

• Innovative client base – Advise leading venture capital and investment firms on employment and compliance matters tailored to fast-growing industries.
• Cross-practice collaboration – Partner with fund formation teams to provide holistic counsel to fund clients.
• Dynamic advisory work – Tackle complex employment issues, draft executive agreements, and help clients navigate a constantly evolving legal landscape.
• Career growth – Join a collaborative, high-performing team that values initiative, creativity, and professional development.

Who they’re looking for

• ✔️ 3–6 years of broad employment law experience, including counseling and agreement drafting.
• ✔️ Familiarity with the venture capital ecosystem or experience advising funds or portfolio companies.
• ✔️ Strong academic credentials, excellent writing and communication skills, and a proactive mindset.
• ✔️ Litigation experience is a plus, but not required.

Whether you’re a seasoned employment associate or a fund formation attorney seeking to pivot into employment counseling, this is a rare chance to join a practice at the intersection of innovation, law, and business. 🌟

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact by advising cutting-edge clients, this opportunity could be the perfect fit. Don’t wait—roles like this don’t stay open for long! ✉️