Senior Employment Litigation Attorney

DNA Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

DNA Partners is seeking a Senior Employment Litigation Associate or Junior Partner to join its Labor & Employment practice in New York. This client-facing role demands strong expertise in employment law and litigation while managing complex client matters.

The ideal candidate will have 7–12 years of experience, NY Bar admission, and excellent strategic thinking skills to mentor junior colleagues and handle significant litigation cases.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of employment law experience.
• Strong employer-side counseling and litigation background.
• Proven ability to manage complex matters and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on employment matters.
• Lead litigation and risk strategy.
• Manage and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Employer-side counseling

Litigation expertise

Strategic thinking

Education

NY Bar admission

Job description

DNA Partners is partnering with a leading National Law Firm to identify a standout Senior Employment Litigation Associate or Junior Partner to join its Labor & Employment practice in New York.

This is a high-impact, client-facing role for an employment lawyer ready to step into leadership, litigation ownership, and strategic advisory work.

What You’ll Do:

You’ll advise sophisticated employer-side clients on a broad range of employment matters, while also taking a leading role in litigation and risk strategy.

Key areas include:

• Employment counseling (wage & hour, discrimination, retaliation, compliance)
• Litigation across federal/state courts, arbitration, and mediation
• Handling motions, depositions, and discovery
• Drafting employment agreements (contracts, non-competes, severance)
• Advising on emerging issues like AI in employment practices
• Managing matters and mentoring junior team members

What You Bring:

• 7–12 years of employment law experience
• Strong employer-side counseling + litigation background
• NY Bar admission
• Proven ability to manage complex matters and client relationships
• Sharp writing, advocacy, and strategic thinking skills