New York Employment Litigation & Trade Secrets Associate

United Future; New York (NY); On-site; USD 212,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

In-person collaboration in New York

Job summary

AmLaw 50 Firm in New York seeks an exceptional Employment Litigation & Trade Secrets Associate Attorney. The role sits in the Employment & Trade Secrets Litigation Practice Group, handling high-stakes disputes, internal investigations, and employment issues arising from major corporate transactions.

Collaboration with technology, life sciences, and clean energy clients is central. Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school, NY bar admission, and 2 years of management-side employment

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in complex employment disputes, including trade secrets, non-compete, and employment mobility matters.
• Advise technology and life sciences clients on terminations, leaves of absence, reductions in force, policy review and creation.
• Provide day-to-day counseling to fast-growing companies on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Manage all aspects of litigation from start to finish, collaborating with attorneys across practices to deliver comprehensive client support.
• Advise clients on employment aspects of corporate transactions and restructuring, including M&A.
• Conduct internal investigations and provide guidance on risk management strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Active NY Bar Admission

Job description

AmLaw 50 Firm in New York seeks an exceptional Employment Litigation & Trade Secrets Associate Attorney. The role sits in the Employment & Trade Secrets Litigation Practice Group, handling high-stakes disputes, internal investigations, and employment issues arising from major corporate transactions.

Collaboration with technology, life sciences, and clean energy clients is central. Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school, NY bar admission, and 2 years of management-side employment