Mid - Senior level Labor & Employment Associate

Page Executive; Raleigh (IL); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work schedule

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth support

Job summary

A leading law firm in Raleigh seeks a skilled Mid-Senior level Labor & Employment Associate to join their expanding team. The role involves advising clients on labor laws, drafting contracts, and representing them in litigation. Candidates should hold a JD degree and have strong knowledge in labor law. The compensation ranges from $200,000 to $295,000 annually, with a hybrid work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're committed to client service and legal expertise, consider this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of labor and employment law and workplace safety regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple legal matters effectively.
• Commitment to providing outstanding client service and legal expertise.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on labor and employment laws, regulations and compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related contracts and policies.
• Advise and represent clients in litigation and administrative proceedings.

Skills

Labor and employment law expertise

Workplace safety knowledge

Litigation experience

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited US law school

North Carolina State Bar

Job description

Top AM Law 50 firm hiring a skilled Mid‑Senior level Labor & Employment Associate to join their highly successful, expanding Labor & Employment group. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in labor and employment law, workplace safety, and employment‑related litigation experience.

Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $295,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on labor, employment, and workplace safety laws, regulations and compliance requirements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment‑related contracts and policies.
• Advise and represent clients in litigation and administrative proceedings related to employment law matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative legal strategies for clients.
• Assist in handling matters related to employee benefits, wage and hour compliance, and labor relations.
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver high‑quality legal services.
• Stay updated on changes in employment and workplace safety laws.

Page Executive is the specialist search arm to PageGroup / Michael Page International, other brands include Michael Page, Page Personnel and Page Outsourcing. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, we have local specialist search consultants in 36 countries worldwide. Founded in 1976, originally focusing on Financial Services, we now recruit across multiple practice groups with legal and professional services search consultants worldwide.

Location

Candidates must be based in Raleigh, North Carolina and/or be open to relocating to the area so that they can work from the firm’s Raleigh office 3 days per week. Candidates must have US work authorization without requiring sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited US law school.
• North Carolina State Bar (in good standing) or the ability to sit/swear into the North Carolina State Bar if you hold another US State Bar.
• Strong knowledge of labor and employment law and workplace safety regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple legal matters effectively.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A commitment to providing outstanding client service and legal expertise.

Job Offer

• Competitive annual base salary ranging from $200,000 to $295,000 USD.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Opportunity to work in a top 50 US law firm with impressive client base and a strong reputation worldwide.
• Highly comprehensive benefits package including market leading healthcare, dental and other corporate benefits.
• Challenging, interesting and diverse legal work related to labor, employment, and workplace safety.
• Supportive company culture, the firm values and is committed to professional growth and development.
• Clear expectations with 1,950 billable hours annually - including unlimited amount of pro bono work.

If you are ready to take the next step in your legal career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity in Raleigh.

Desired Skills and Experience: Hybrid Raleigh, North Carolina, Mid‑Senior level Labor & Employment Associate.

Page Group USA is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice

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