Labor & Employment Associate — Path to Partnership (NH)

Orion Placement; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Manchester, NH, is seeking an associate to advise employers on labor and employment law, regulatory compliance, and employee relations. This on-site role offers exposure to litigation and counseling with mentorship and opportunities for growth.

Candidates should have a JD and active NH Bar admission, with a preference for labor/employment experience on the employer side. A collaborative team environment and long-term partnership potential are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active New Hampshire Bar admission.
• Experience or a strong foundation in labor and employment law, with employer-side representation preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on labor and employment law, workplace policies, regulatory compliance, and employee relations.
• Represent clients in employment litigation involving discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, and related claims.
• Handle administrative proceedings, employment-related investigations, and dispute resolution matters.
• Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Assist clients with collective bargaining agreements, labor negotiations, and union grievances.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop practical legal strategies that protect clients and achieve favorable outcomes.
• Build lasting client relationships while gaining increasing responsibility and independence.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Litigation experience

Client counseling

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

NH Bar admission

Job description

Confidential Employer in Manchester, NH, is seeking an associate to advise employers on labor and employment law, regulatory compliance, and employee relations. This on-site role offers exposure to litigation and counseling with mentorship and opportunities for growth.

Candidates should have a JD and active NH Bar admission, with a preference for labor/employment experience on the employer side. A collaborative team environment and long-term partnership potential are emphasized.