Labor & Employment Associate Attorney or Counsel (Charleston, SC)

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney or Counsel (Charleston, SC)

Location Charleston, SC
Hybrid

Type Direct Hire

Posted Aug 18, 2026

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE OR COUNSEL ATTORNEY

Locations: Charleston, SC

HYBRID

A leading southeastern law firm is seeking an ambitious Associate Attorney or Counsel to join its Employment & Benefits Practice Group in Charleston , South Carolina.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with an experienced team representing employers in a broad range of employment litigation and counseling matters. The position offers meaningful client interaction, hands‑on responsibility, strong mentorship, and a collaborative environment focused on professional growth and long‑term success.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction , in good standing
• 4+ years of substantive experience in l abor & employment law a sophisticated law firm setting
• Experience handling employment litigation matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, and related workplace disputes.
• Strong experience representing employers in administrative agency proceedings and state and federal court litigation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in l egal research, discovery management, motions practice, depositions, and case strategy development.
• Ability to provide practical and business‑focused employment counseling to clients.
• Experience managing multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, sound judgment, and a client-service-oriented approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent employers in employment-related disputes before administrative agencies and in state and federal courts.
• Handle all phases of litigation, in cluding pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, briefs, motions, and other litigation‑related documents.
• Advise clients on employment law compliance and workplace risk management issues.
• Counsel employers on matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour compliance, employee discipline, and termination issues.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the Labor & Employment Practice Group to develop litigation strategies and provide comprehensive client service.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive and practical legal guidance.

Why Join?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a well-established Labor & Employment practice that advises a diverse range of public, private, nonprofit, and governmental employers. The team is known for its collaborative approach, sophisticated legal work, and commitment to delivering practical solutions in a rapidly evolving employment law landscape. Attorneys are given significant responsibility, direct client exposure, and meaningful opportunities for professional development. The firm's collegial culture emphasizes mentorship, teamwork, and community engagement, creating an environment where attorneys can build rewarding and successful careers.

• Salary : Expected base salary range of $200,000+ , determined by experience and market factors
• Eligibility for multiple bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package : Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave; HSA/FSA; 401(k) and profit-sharing retirement plan; employee referral program; PTO and holidays; an employee assistance program; and corporate discounts

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.