Employment Attorney

Elevate Legal Talent; Wilmington (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Legal Talent is seeking an experienced Employment Attorney for a hybrid engagement in Wilmington, Massachusetts. This 5-6 month role involves advising on complex employment issues, requiring 8+ years of experience and strong communication skills. Candidates must be U.S. qualified attorneys in good standing, capable of working independently on U.S. and Canadian matters. The position offers a collaborative legal environment with a significant business impact and requires a minimum of 3 days onsite per week.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. qualified attorney in good standing.
• 8+ years of legal experience, primarily in employment law.
• Strong experience advising on various employee issues.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex employee issues and partner with HR and business leaders.
• Provide business-oriented guidance across U.S. and Canadian matters.
• Work independently and exercise sound legal judgment.

Skills

Legal experience in employment law

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Experience with U.S. and Canadian employment matters

Education

U.S. qualified attorney

8+ years of legal experience

Job description

Duration: 5-6 months (early summer through fall)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite)

Compensation: Competitive hourly rate

Elevate is partnering with a highly respected global technology organization to identify an experienced Employment Attorney for a defined, short‑term engagement. This role is well suited for a senior, self‑directed employment law professional who is comfortable advising independently on complex employee issues, partnering closely with HR and business leaders, and providing practical, business‑oriented guidance across U.S. and Canadian matters. The position offers immediate impact, a clear timeline, and the opportunity to work within a mature, collaborative in‑house legal environment.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. qualified attorney in good standing
• 8+ years of legal experience, primarily focused on employment law
• Strong experience advising on:
• Accommodations
• Wage and hour issues
• Employee relations
• Internal investigations
• Experience supporting both U.S. and Canadian employment matters
• Proven ability to work independently and exercise sound legal judgment
• Strong communication skills and discretion in handling sensitive matters
• Ability to meet hybrid onsite requirements (minimum 3 days per week)
• Availability for a summer–fall contract timeframe

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior in‑house employment law experience
• Direct experience partnering with HR, People Operations, or Employee Relations teams
• Exposure to multinational or cross‑border employment issues
• Background in a corporate, technology, manufacturing, or industrial environment
• Familiarity with corporate policies, codes of conduct, and governance frameworks
• Experience stepping into temporary or leave‑coverage roles with minimal ramp‑up
• Comfort managing change and high‑stakes employee situations

Why This Opportunity

• Senior‑level, hands‑on employment law work with real business impact
• Clearly defined, short‑term engagement with a predictable timeline
• Direct partnership with HR and Legal leadership
• Mature in‑house legal environment that values practical, collaborative advice
• Hybrid working model allowing meaningful stakeholder interaction without full‑time onsite demands

Equitability and inclusion are critical to Elevate Legal Talent success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry's most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business. As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, Elevate Legal Talent is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the Elevate Legal Talent Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.