Labor & Employment Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is partnering with a leading national labor & employment firm looking to add a Labor & Employment Associate to its Atlanta office. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong litigator who wants to deepen or expand their experience on the management side within a sophisticated, nationally recognized platform.

The hiring firm is seeking an attorney who brings:

• 3–8 years of strong litigation experience

• Labor & employment law experience (preferred, but not strictly required for standout litigators)

• Active Georgia Bar admission (required)

This is a hybrid role based in Atlanta , offering a mix of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. You’ll handle a range of employment-related disputes and counseling matters for sophisticated employer clients across industries.

The firm you’ll be joining:

• Focuses exclusively on representing management in labor & employment matters

• Has a large national and global footprint , serving employers of all sizes

• Is consistently recognized for its innovative, technology-enabled approach to employment law

• Handles some of the most impactful employment litigation, mediations, and labor contracts in the market

You’ll be supported by deep subject-matter expertise, cutting-edge tools, and a diverse team that values original thinking and practical, business-minded solutions.

The firm offers a generous benefits package to full-time and eligible part-time employees (50% schedule or more), which includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents

• A robust 401(k) plan

• Ample time-off programs

• Mental health and wellness resources

• Family-building and caregiving support

• Generous paid parental leave

• Life and disability insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• Employee referral bonus program

Full compensation details, including salary range and bonus eligibility, will be discussed directly with qualified candidates.