Labor & Employment Associate — Wage & Hour Expert

Aspire Talent Solutions; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 280,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions in New York is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join its New York office in a hybrid role. The attorney will handle sophisticated wage-and-hour matters, advise employers on compliance, and draft employment agreements, with direct client interaction and cross-team collaboration.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years’ experience, NY Bar in good standing, and a track record in employment litigation.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school
• Active New York Bar in good standing
• 5–7 years of employment law experience focusing on wage & hour matters
• Experience handling class, collective and representative wage/hour actions
• Experience defending and prosecuting breaches of restrictive covenants
• Drafting and negotiating employment agreements including executive compensation
• Ability to leverage AI-driven technologies in legal work
• Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of labor and employment litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Advise employers on workplace law issues, compliance, and risk management
• Draft and negotiate employment agreements and restrictive covenants
• Represent clients in disputes involving non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop strategic, practical solutions tailored to client needs

Job description

Aspire Talent Solutions in New York is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join its New York office in a hybrid role. The attorney will handle sophisticated wage-and-hour matters, advise employers on compliance, and draft employment agreements, with direct client interaction and cross-team collaboration.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years’ experience, NY Bar in good standing, and a track record in employment litigation.