Senior Associate

Peregrine Search Solutions; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Peregrine Search Solutions is seeking a Sr. Associate – Jr. Partner to join their legal team in New York. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment law, ideally with over 7 years of experience, representing employers in various forums.

This role requires expertise in employment law counseling, litigation, and compliance advisory. It is a hybrid position, currently requiring 3 days in the office, offering a dynamic work atmosphere with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must have a J.D. and be admitted to practice in New York.
• 7+ years of experience in employment law is required.
• Strong writing and advocacy skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on various employment law issues.
• Represent employers in court and arbitration proceedings.
• Draft employment-related agreements and motions.

Skills

Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills

Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines

Experience counseling clients on compliance

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Admitted to practice in New York

7+ years of relevant employment law experience

Job description

OPEN POSITION: Sr. Associate – Jr. Partner| Employment

JOB SUMMA

RY We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, senior level Associate or junior level Partner to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment law counseling and litigation, with experience representing employers in a variety of forums and advising clients on compliance and risk mitigati

• ES Advise clients on a wide range of employment law issues, includi
• aveDiscrimination and retaliat
• ionWage and hour complia
• nceEmerging issues such as the use of artificial intelligence in employment practi
• cesRepresent employers in federal and state courts, arbitrations, and mediations involvi
• ng:Harassment, discrimination, and retaliation cla
• imsWage and hour violati
• onsBreach of contr
• actOther employment-related dispu
• tesDraft and argue motions, including dispositive motions, in both federal and state cou
• rtsPrepare and respond to pleadings and discovery reque
• stsPrepare and conduct depositi
• onsPrepare position statements and responses to administrative charges before federal and state agenc
• iesConduct witness interviews and fact investigations in preparation for litigation and agency respon
• sesDraft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements, includi
• ng:Employment contra
• ctsNon-compete and restrictive covenant agreeme
• ntsSeverance agreeme
• ntsOther duties, projects and assignments as requir

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

NCE The below listed qualifications and experience are required to perform this job:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in New York
• 7+ years of relevant employment law experience
• Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced enviro nment
• Experience counseling clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws

COMPETE

NCIES The below listed competencies describe the skills, knowledge and behavior required to perform this job:

• Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational
• values.Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new
• things.Judgement – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely dec
• isions.Project/Assignment Management – Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team acti
• vities.Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional
• topics.Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and proc
• edures.Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commi
• tments.Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternat

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

DEMANDS Described below are the physical demands required by an employee in order to perform essential functions of this job successfully. If needed, reasonable accommodations may be established to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential fu

• Continually requires to sit.
• Occasionally required to stand.
• Occasionally required to walk.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Frequently required to talk and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

VIRONMENT In performing the duties here the employee is exposed to the below work environment conditions:

• A fast-paced environment determined by projects to be completed.
• Variances of noise and temperature.
• Possible stress and mental fatigue due to the speed of the office tasks.
• This position is a hybrid position based out of our New York office, with 3 days onsite (currently M-W), and additional in-office or in-person attendance.