Labor & Employment Counsel — Hybrid (Charleston)

The Recruiting Hive; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid parental leave

HSA/FSA; 401(k) and profit-sharing

PTO and holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking an Associate Attorney or Counsel to join its Employment & Benefits Practice Group in Charleston, South Carolina. This hybrid role offers meaningful client interaction, mentorship, and a collaborative environment focused on professional growth and long-term success.

Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, 4+ years in labor & employment law, and experience handling employment litigation matters including discrimination,

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 4+ years of substantive labor & employment law experience in a sophisticated firm setting.
• Experience handling employment litigation matters including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage/hour claims.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in employment-related disputes before administrative agencies and in state/federal courts.
• Manage all phases of litigation including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, and trial prep.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, briefs, motions, and related documents.
• Advise clients on employment law compliance and workplace risk management issues.

Skills

Legal research

Discovery management

Motions practice

Depositions

Litigation strategy

Client service

Attention to detail

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is seeking an Associate Attorney or Counsel to join its Employment & Benefits Practice Group in Charleston, South Carolina. This hybrid role offers meaningful client interaction, mentorship, and a collaborative environment focused on professional growth and long-term success.

Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, 4+ years in labor & employment law, and experience handling employment litigation matters including discrimination,