Employment Associate Attorney

New York City | Hybrid Employment Associate Attorney AmLaw 50 Opportunity Compensation $365,000 – $390,000 A premier global law firm is seeking a Mid‑Senior Level Employment Associate Attorney to join its New York office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing employers—including emerging growth companies and venture‑backed startups—on sophisticated employment counseling, litigation, and workplace compliance matters. Ideal Background 5+ years of labor & employment experience gained at a sophisticated law firm Experience representing employers, including early‑stage, growth‑stage, and venture‑backed companies, on day‑to‑day employment law matters Experience counseling clients regarding wage and hour compliance, employee terminations, reductions in force, leaves of absence, workplace investigations, worker classification, and employee relations Experience drafting and reviewing employment agreements, executive employment agreements, offer letters, employee handbooks, compensation plans, restrictive covenant agreements, separation agreements, and workplace policies Experience managing single‑plaintiff litigation, complex employment litigation, and administrative proceedings involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, wrongful termination, trade secrets, restrictive covenants, and unfair competition Strong knowledge of New York State and New York City employment laws, as well as federal employment laws Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills Ability to independently manage sophisticated employment matters while maintaining significant client interaction Business‑minded approach to advising clients and developing practical legal solutions Excellent academic credentials J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school required New York bar admission required Why This Opportunity Premier Employment practice Sophisticated counseling and litigation work for innovative companies Significant client interaction and trusted advisor role Opportunity to represent emerging companies, venture‑backed startups, and established employers Strong mentorship and professional developmentCollaborative AmLaw 50 environment Competitive compensation up to $390,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr