Labor And Employment Attorney (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area)

Our client is seeking a mid-level Labor & Employment Associate who wants true practice ownership, direct C-suite client counseling, and a sustainable work-life balance, without giving up high-stakes litigation.

This firm measures success by client outcomes, not arbitrary hourly quotas.

Why Apply?

• Client-First Culture: Focus on strategy and client relationships over endless billables.
• 100% NC Bar Fee Coverage: Relocating or out-of-state? The firm covers 100% of North Carolina bar application and licensing fees for lateral hires getting licensed within their first year.
• Real Autonomy: Handle depositions, court appearances, and strategy independent of heavy oversight.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy control over your day-to-day schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Employment Defense: Litigate employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and FLSA wage and hour claims in state/federal court.
• Restrictive Covenants & IP: Handle disputes involving non-competes, non-solicitation, confidentiality, and trade secrets.
• Strategic Client Counseling: Advise corporate executives and HR leadership directly on risk mitigation and pre-litigation strategy.
• Stand-Up Experience: Draft dispositive motions, lead discovery, take/defend depositions, and represent clients in court and arbitrations (AAA, JAMS, FINRA).
• Agency Representation: Appear before the EEOC, DOL, OSHA, and state commissions.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3–5 years of dedicated L&E experience in a law firm setting.
• Licensure: Active U.S. state bar license in good standing. Out-of-state candidates must be willing/eligible to obtain NC licensure within 1 year (fully firm-funded).
• Skills: Excellent legal drafting skills with the confidence to run core litigation independently.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary + Objective Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• True Hybrid Work Model