Senior Labor Employment and Workplace Safety Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a mid to senior level associate for the Labor, Employment, and Workplace Safety practice in Newark, NJ. The candidate should have 4–6 years of advising, litigating, and investigating employment and labor issues, plus experience drafting and reviewing employment policies.

Experience with employment aspects of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, is preferred. A JD with NJ bar admission is required; strong written and oral communication skills and

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in advising, litigating, and investigating employment and labor issues.
• Strong academic credentials and bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on employment and labor issues.
• Litigate employment-related cases.
• Investigate workplace safety concerns.
• Draft and review employment policies and documents.
• Assist with employment aspects of business transactions.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation experience

Research & writing

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a mid to senior level associate to join the Labor, Employment, and Workplace Safety practice in Newark. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in advising, litigating, and investigating employment and labor issues, as well as drafting and reviewing employment policies and documents. Experience with employment aspects of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, is preferred.

Duties

• Advise clients on employment and labor issues.
• Litigate employment-related cases.
• Investigate workplace safety concerns.
• Draft and review employment policies and documents.
• Assist with employment aspects of business transactions.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Trial experience is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• Parental Leave.
• Professional Development Opportunities.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities.