Labor & Employment Partner/Senior Attorney

National Law Firm

Labor & Employment Partner or Senior Attorney

Midtown NYC Office

Salary: $275K - $350K

DNA Partners is working with a leading firm to identify a Labor & Employment Partner or Senior Attorney with deep traditional labor law expertise to join its growing New York team.

This is a high-visibility role for a senior attorney looking to step into frontline client leadership and complex labor matters .

What You’ll Do:

• Represent management in arbitrations, grievance proceedings, and collective bargaining negotiations
• Advise on union organizing campaigns, elections, and unfair labor practice charges (NLRB)
• Defend employers in litigation across federal/state courts and administrative agencies
• Counsel clients on compliance with FLSA, Title VII, FMLA, and NY labor laws
• Lead workplace investigations and draft handbooks and policies
• Negotiate and draft CBAs, employment agreements, and restrictive covenants
• Advise on reductions in force, WARN Act issues, and L&E due diligence
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to practice group growth

What You Bring:

• 10+ years of traditional labor law experience in a law firm setting
• Strong background representing employers in NLRB matters and union environments
• Demonstrated experience in employment litigation and agency proceedings (EEOC, NYSDHR)
• Admission in New York (NJ a plus)
• Proven ability to manage complex matters and client relationships independently
• Excellent advocacy, drafting, and client-facing communication skills

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