Labor & Employment Associate (4-5 Years)
Firm Description:
Our client is a top 50 international law firm formed through the merger of two legacy firms, combining over a century of legal excellence. With more than 1,000 attorneys and consultants across 20+ offices in the U.S., UK, and China, the firm delivers comprehensive legal and consulting services across transactional, litigation, and regulatory domains. Known for its deep industry focus in healthcare, financial services, food and agribusiness, and insurance, the firm also offers specialized consulting through divisions in federal advocacy, healthcare strategy, and data science. Its culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and pro bono service.
Position Description:
Our client is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate to join its growing L&E practice in Florham Park, New Jersey. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to work on sophisticated employment litigation and counseling matters while building a long-term career within a collaborative and nationally recognized platform.
The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of experience in labor and employment law, with a strong focus on management-side employment litigation and counseling. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients on a wide range of workplace issues, including litigation, compliance, risk management, and day-to-day employment counseling.
Qualifications
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J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
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Admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York
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4-5 years of substantive experience handling:
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Employment litigation
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Workplace investigations
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Employment counseling
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Labor and employment compliance matters
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Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
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Strong interpersonal and client-service abilities
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Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and clients across multiple offices
Why Consider This Opportunity?
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Partner-track associate position with a respected national law firm
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Exposure to sophisticated labor and employment matters
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Collaborative team-oriented culture with cross-office engagement
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Flexible hybrid work environment that balances in-person collaboration and professional flexibility
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Opportunity to work directly with established Labor & Employment practitioners and institutional clients
Meet Your Recruiter
Jillian Dent
VP, Attorney Recruitment