Employment Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Employment Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking an Employment Associate Attorney with 3–6 years of experience to join a leading global law firm and its highly regarded Employment practice.

New York, NY

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling employment matters arising in private equity and M&A transactions , including employment-related agreements, restrictive covenants, employment disputes, and investigations. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with sophisticated private equity clients and strategic investors on complex transactions and employment matters.

• Advise private equity clients and strategic investors on employment matters arising in corporate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate employment agreements, offer letters, separation agreements, and restrictive covenant agreements.
• Conduct legal research regarding applicable state employment laws and regulatory requirements.
• Advise clients on wage and hour, discrimination, performance management, discipline, leave, disability, and other employment matters.
• Participate in due diligence calls with management and advise on employment-related risks and considerations.
• Negotiate principal and ancillary transaction documents, including purchase and sale agreements, disclosure schedules, employee leasing agreements, management restrictive covenant agreements, partnership agreements, LLC agreements, and employment agreements.
• Analyze pre-litigation disputes and litigation matters and assist with developing case strategy.
• Prepare and finalize court and agency filings and responses.
• Conduct and assist with employment investigations.
• Work closely with senior attorneys to develop strategic approaches to complex employment issues.
• Maintain strong client relationships while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• 3–6 years of substantial employment experience , with a focus on private equity and/or M&A transactions.
• Experience drafting and negotiating employment agreements, offer letters, restrictive covenant agreements, and separation agreements.
• Experience handling employment disputes and/or investigations.
• Strong understanding of employment law and its application to corporate transactions.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical and research skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and client management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines effectively.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Admission to the New York Bar or eligibility to obtain admission promptly required.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $260,000–$390,000 annually , depending on qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.

Candidates should be prepared to submit a resume, cover letter, deal sheet, and law school transcript .