Labor & Employment Counsel for Transactions (Mid-Level)

Henderson Scott US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in New York is seeking a motivated mid-level Labor & Employment Associate with 3-6 years of experience. The ideal candidate will possess a J.D., strong drafting skills, and a solid understanding of employment law. Responsibilities include advising clients on compliance, drafting employment agreements, and conducting due diligence for corporate transactions. This full-time position offers an opportunity to collaborate on high-impact legal matters and advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of substantive experience in labor & employment law, preferably in a law firm.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating employment-related documents.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal and state employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Assist with employment-related due diligence in corporate transactions.
• Advise employers on employment law compliance and risk mitigation.
• Draft and negotiate employment-related provisions in corporate agreements.
• Provide strategic advice on federal, state, and local employment law issues.
• Help develop workplace policies and employment practices to mitigate risk.

Skills

Employment law compliance

Drafting and negotiating agreements

Analytical reasoning

Communication skills

Legal research

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

A law firm in New York is seeking a motivated mid-level Labor & Employment Associate with 3-6 years of experience. The ideal candidate will possess a J.D., strong drafting skills, and a solid understanding of employment law. Responsibilities include advising clients on compliance, drafting employment agreements, and conducting due diligence for corporate transactions. This full-time position offers an opportunity to collaborate on high-impact legal matters and advance your career in a dynamic environment.