Employment & Labor Associate (1-3 yrs.) - DC

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a junior associate to join its Employment & Labor practice in the Washington, DC metro area. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a fast‑paced and sophisticated practice advising innovative clients on a broad range of employment‑related matters. Position Overview The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of experience in employment counseling, with exposure to statutory and regulatory compliance, executive employment matters, and employment aspects of corporate transactions. This role offers strong client interaction and the opportunity to work within a collaborative and high‑performing legal team. Key Responsibilities Advise clients on employment law compliance, including federal and state statutory and regulatory requirements Support executive employment matters, including drafting and negotiating employment and separation agreements Assist with employment‑related issues arising in mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions Provide day‑to‑day employment counseling to clients Support employment litigation matters, as needed Qualifications 1–3 years of experience in employment and labor law Experience with employment counseling and compliance matters is strongly preferred Exposure to executive compensation or employment‑related transactional work is a plus Litigation experience is a plus Strong academic credentials Excellent written and verbal communication skills Compensation & Benefits Expected base salary range: $225,000 – $260,000 (final compensation will depend on experience, location, and qualifications) Comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Health savings and flexible spending accounts Life and disability insurance Retirement and commuter benefits Generous paid time off, sick leave, and holidays Robust parental leave and family support programs Additional Information Our client is seeking highly motivated candidates who thrive in a fast‑paced environment and are eager to take on meaningful responsibility early in their careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Permanent Placements LLC