Labour & Employment Associate

Labor & Employment Associate

Washington DC | 3rd–7th Year Associates

An excellent opportunity for a Mid/Senior level Labor & Employment Associate to join a top-ranked law firm in Washington DC.

The team advises leading companies and institutions on a broad range of complex labor and employment matters, including employment litigation, workplace disputes, investigations and counseling. The role offers exposure to sophisticated, high-value matters and the opportunity to work closely with experienced practitioners and clients.

The Role

• Advising employers on a broad range of labor and employment matters
• Handling complex employment litigation and workplace disputes
• Advising on employment-related investigations, compliance issues and workplace policies
• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda and other litigation and advisory documents
• Managing discovery, depositions and other aspects of employment litigation
• Representing clients in federal and state court proceedings and before relevant administrative agencies
• Advising clients on employment issues arising from broader corporate and business matters
• Working directly with clients, opposing counsel and other stakeholders
• Collaborating with colleagues across the firm's broader Litigation, Labor & Employment and Regulatory practices

Candidate Profile

• 3+ years' experience in Labor & Employment law
• Strong experience in employment litigation and/or complex workplace disputes
• Experience advising employers on employment-related investigations and compliance matters preferred
• Strong drafting, research and advocacy skills
• Experience at a leading law firm preferred, although strong candidates from specialist or mid-sized employment practices will also be considered
• Comfortable taking ownership of matters and managing competing deadlines
• Strong academic and professional credentials
• Washington DC Bar admission preferred
• Commercially minded, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team

What's on Offer

• Market-leading compensation and benefits.
• Direct access to leading practitioners in the field.
• Excellent training, mentorship and career progression.
• A collaborative and high-performing team.