Senior Litigation Attorney – Employee Defection & Trade Secrets – 5-8 years

• Position Locations: Philadelphia
• Salary: $225,000 - $255,000
• Schedule: 3/2 Hybrid
• Admits: PENNSYLVANIA
• Practice Area: LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
• Specialties: ARBITRATION, E-DISCOVERY, LITIGATION, NON COMPETE, TRADE SECRETS

Firm Description:
Our client is a nationally recognized labor and employment law firm with over 600 attorneys across 39 offices in the U.S. and Mexico. Founded in 1943, the firm exclusively represents employers, offering strategic counsel on workplace legal matters including labor relations, employment discrimination, wage and hour compliance, workplace safety, immigration, and data security. Known for its practical, business-focused approach, the firm serves clients across a wide range of industries and is consistently recognized for its innovation, inclusive culture, and commitment to client service.

Position Description:
Our client is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate with 5-8 years of defense-side complex litigation experience to join its highly regarded Employee Defection & Trade Secrets Practice Group.
      
This is an exceptional opportunity for a litigation attorney who enjoys handling high-stakes disputes involving restrictive covenants, non-compete agreements, trade secrets, unfair competition, employee mobility, and business torts. The ideal candidate will have experience independently managing sophisticated litigation matters and an interest in developing client relationships and contributing to long-term practice growth.
                

Responsibilities

• Manage complex commercial and employment-related litigation matters from inception through resolution

• Draft and respond to cease-and-desist letters involving employee departures, restrictive covenants, and trade secret disputes

• Prosecute and defend emergency and expedited litigation matters, including:

  • Temporary restraining orders (TROs)

  • Preliminary injunctions

  • Special injunctions

  • Expedited discovery proceedings

• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and legal briefs

• Manage written discovery, e-discovery, and document review strategies

• Coordinate electronic discovery and forensic evidence issues

• Take and defend depositions

• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions

• Lead or play a significant role in mediations, hearings, and trial preparation

• Mentor junior attorneys and collaborate with litigation teams across offices

• Develop litigation strategies and provide practical legal advice to clients

         
Qualifications

• 5-8 years of defense-side complex litigation experience

• Significant experience handling complex commercial litigation, trade secrets litigation, restrictive covenant disputes, or unfair competition matters

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

• Active admission to the Pennsylvania Bar

• Excellent academic credentials

• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills

• Ability to independently manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, and client-service orientation

• Interest in business development and practice growth 

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