Senior Employment Litigation Associate

DNA Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office / 2

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

DNA Partners seeks a Senior Employment Litigation Associate for its New York City practice. The role focuses on advising employers on complex workplace issues and handling sophisticated employment litigation for clients across industries.

You will manage all litigation phases and provide practical, business-focused legal counsel, including investigations, advice on wage-hour matters, and negotiations on employment-related contracts. A strong NY Bar and 7–12 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York Bar.
• Approximately 7–12 years of employment law experience.
• Significant experience advising employers and handling complex employment litigation matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, New York State, and New York City employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Counseling clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Advising on wage and hour issues, leave laws, discrimination and harassment claims, retaliation matters, and evolving workplace issues involving artificial intelligence.
• Representing employers in state and federal court litigation, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative proceedings.
• Managing all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Drafting and arguing substantive motions, including dispositive motions.
• Conducting workplace investigations and internal fact-finding inquiries.
• Preparing responses to agency investigations and administrative charges.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment agreements and related contracts.
• Partnering with clients to develop proactive strategies that minimize legal risk and support business objectives.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Oral advocacy

Litigation management

Client counseling

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Hybrid Schedule: 3 Days In Office | 2 Days Remote

About the Opportunity:

A prominent national law firm is seeking an accomplished Senior Employment Litigation Associate to join its expanding Employment Law Practice Group in New York City. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced employment attorney to work on sophisticated litigation matters, advise employers on complex workplace issues, and collaborate with a highly regarded team serving clients across a broad range of industries.

The ideal candidate will bring strong litigation experience, deep knowledge of employment law, and the ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal counsel to employer clients.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will advise and represent employers on a wide variety of workplace matters, including:

• Counseling clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Advising on wage and hour issues, leave laws, discrimination and harassment claims, retaliation matters, and evolving workplace issues involving artificial intelligence
• Representing employers in state and federal court litigation, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative proceedings
• Managing all phases of litigation, including pleadings, fact and expert discovery, depositions, witness preparation, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Drafting and arguing substantive motions, including dispositive motions
• Conducting workplace investigations and internal fact-finding inquiries
• Preparing responses to agency investigations and administrative charges before federal, state, and local agencies
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment agreements, separation agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, and other employment-related contracts
• Partnering with clients to develop proactive strategies that minimize legal risk and support business objectives

Job Qualifications:

To be successful in this position, candidates should possess:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active admission to the New York Bar
• Approximately 7-12 years of employment law experience
• Significant experience advising employers and handling complex employment litigation matters
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, New York State, and New York City employment laws
• A practical, client-focused approach to problem-solving and risk management

Why Join This Firm?

This position offers:

• Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility from day one
• Exposure to sophisticated, high-profile employment matters
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Excellent professional development and advancement opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• A flexible hybrid work arrangement