Lateral Associate - Litigation: Employment

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Washington, DC seeks a lateral associate for its Litigation Group focusing on employment matters. The ideal candidate has at least four years of experience in a law firm employment practice, preferably on the management side. Government experience with EEOC or similar agencies is a plus.

This role targets experienced lawyers; current students are not eligible. Responsibilities include drafting employment and separation agreements, advising on terminations and covenants,

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience in employment law.
• Experience on the management side in a law firm setting.
• Prior government experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft employment and separation agreements.
• Advise on terminations and restrictive covenants.
• Conduct workplace investigations and manage reductions in force.
• Prepare employer handbooks and conduct employment diligence for transactions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws.

Skills

Employment law

Interpersonal skills

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a lateral associate to join its Litigation Group in Washington, D.C., focusing on employment matters. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years of experience in a law firm's employment group, preferably on the management side. Candidates with prior government experience, such as with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or similar agencies, are encouraged to apply. This role is designed for experienced lawyers, and current law students are not eligible.

Duties

• Draft employment and separation agreements.


• Advise on terminations and restrictive covenants.


• Conduct workplace investigations and manage reductions in force.


• Prepare employer handbooks and conduct employment diligence for transactions.


• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of experience in employment law.


• Experience on the management side in a law firm setting.


• Prior government experience is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the jurisdiction of Washington, D.C.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.


• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.


• Ability to work effectively with cross-disciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.


• Retirement savings plan.


• Professional development opportunities.