Labor & Employment Associate (Mid-Level)

Venable LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 215,000 - 355,000; Full time

Job summary

Venable LLP is seeking an associate in New York with 3–4 years of labor and employment experience to join our office. This role focuses on counseling and litigation across workplace matters, with emphasis on practical solutions and leadership in depositions and hearings.

The ideal candidate will have a JD from an accredited law school, admission to the bar in good standing, and exceptional written and oral communication and analytical abilities to support employers in policy drafting and

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of labor & employment experience at a law firm.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in good standing in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Strong oral and written communication and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead depositions, hearings, and mediations.
• Advise on employment policy drafting, handbooks and offer letters.
• Counsel employers on discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wage‑hour matters.
• Provide business‑oriented, strategic guidance to clients.

Skills

Employment litigation

Counseling

Depositions

Hearings

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Venable LLP's Labor and Employment Group is seeking an associate with 3-4 years of experience in a law firm setting to join our practice in the New York office.

Our team advises and represents employers across the full spectrum of labor and employment law, including workplace counseling, litigation, traditional labor relations, and regulatory compliance, and training. This is an opportunity to work on challenging matters in a collaborative environment alongside experienced practitioners who are invested in your professional growth.

The ideal candidate will have experience in both employment litigation and counseling, with a strong academic record and excellent analytical and communication skills. Prior matter experience should include litigating anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, retaliation, and wage-and-hour cases; restrictive covenant advice, including non-disclosure agreements, non-competition agreements, and non-solicitation agreements; internal investigations of alleged workplace misconduct; and related employment policy drafting experience, including employee handbooks and employment offer letters. Experience with traditional labor matters such as collective bargaining, and union member arbitration is a plus, but not required. We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, a knack for finding practical solutions to complex problems, and eager to take the lead on depositions, hearings, and mediations. A track record of providing business-oriented, strategic advice to clients is highly desired.

Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to, and in good standing with, the relevant jurisdiction's bar. The successful candidate will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong research and writing skills, superior organizational abilities, and an outstanding academic record.

Venable provides competitive compensation and benefits at all levels, comprehensive professional development, and hands-on mentoring from senior practitioners.

Venable LLP is an American Lawyer Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices in California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, and Virginia. Our lawyers and legislative advisors serve domestic and international clients in all areas of corporate and business law, complex litigation, intellectual property, regulatory matters, and government affairs. Additional information can be found at Venable.com.

The salary range for associate positions is $215,000 to $355,000 per year, depending upon associate level. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of job-related factors including, but not limited to, years of related experience, level of education, skills, credentials and certifications, responsibilities and performance.

Venable LLP does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. To view our inclusion and opportunity policy.