Labor & Employment Attorney

THE EMPLOYEE CONNECT; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Client-focused work

Full-time, permanent position

Pay: $125,000 – $155,000 per year

Job summary

The Employee Connect is partnering with a respected New Hampshire law firm to hire a Labor & Employment Attorney for its Concord office. This full-time, permanent role involves advising and representing employers on a broad range of labor matters and collaborating with senior equity partners on client matters.

The ideal candidate will hold a JD, be admitted to NH or eligible, and be able to manage files independently while helping grow the firm’s Labor & Employment practice toward Senior

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active NH bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission.
• Senior Associate: 5+ years of focused Labor & Employment law experience.
• Non-Equity Partner: established experience independently handling labor and employment matters.
• Strong knowledge of wage and hour laws, discrimination, negotiations, and employment agreements.
• Excellent legal research, writing, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of labor and employment matters, including wage and hour issues, discrimination, workplace policies, negotiations, and contracts.
• Advise and represent employers on labor and employment-related legal matters.
• Manage employment matters and independently handle assigned files.
• Work closely with senior equity partners on existing client matters and ongoing employment practice responsibilities.
• Maintain and develop relationships with business, healthcare, and institutional clients.
• Provide practical guidance on employment-related risks, compliance, and workplace matters.
• Support development and growth of the firm's Labor & Employment practice.
• For Non-Equity Partner level, manage client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Labor & Employment law

Wage & hour laws

Employment discrimination

Negotiations

Employment contracts

Client relationship mgmt

Analytical skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Labor & Employment Attorney

Location: Concord, NH

Shift/Schedule: Full-time

Pay/Compensation: $125,000 – $155,000 per year

About the Role

An established and respected New Hampshire law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Attorney for its Concord office. You will advise and represent employers on a broad range of labor and employment matters and work closely with senior equity partners on existing client matters and the firm's employment practice.

The role is open at the Senior Associate and Non-Equity Partner levels. The strong candidate is an experienced employment attorney who can independently manage files, give employers practical guidance, and help grow the firm's Labor & Employment practice.

This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity presented by The Employee Connect. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly to review the role, answer questions, and discuss next steps in the interview process.

Core Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of labor and employment matters, including wage and hour issues, employment discrimination, workplace policies, negotiations, and employment contracts
• Advise and represent employers on labor and employment-related legal matters
• Manage employment matters and independently handle assigned files
• Work closely with senior equity partners on existing client matters and ongoing employment practice responsibilities
• Maintain and develop strong relationships with business, healthcare, and institutional clients
• Provide practical legal guidance to employers on employment-related risks, compliance, and workplace matters
• Support the continued development and growth of the firm's Labor & Employment practice
• For candidates joining at the Non-Equity Partner level, manage their own client relationships and contribute to business development

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active bar admission in New Hampshire or eligibility to obtain admission (subject to firm confirmation)
• Senior Associate: minimum of 5+ years of focused Labor & Employment law experience
• Non-Equity Partner: established experience independently handling labor and employment matters
• Strong knowledge of wage and hour laws, employment discrimination, negotiations, employment agreements, and related workplace matters
• Excellent legal research, writing, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to independently manage files and work collaboratively with senior attorneys
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience representing employers
• A portable book of business is preferred for partner-level candidates but is not required

Work Environment

• Established and respected law firm
• Sophisticated and diverse legal matters
• Collaborative, professional work environment
• Opportunities to work with experienced attorneys

Benefits & Pay

• Pay: $125,000 – $155,000 per year
• Full-time, permanent position
• Strong opportunities for professional growth
• Meaningful, client-focused work

Screening Questions

1. How many years of labor and employment law experience do you have?
2. Are you admitted to the New Hampshire bar, or eligible for admission?
3. Do you have experience representing employers, and are you applying at the Senior Associate or Non-Equity Partner level?