Labor & Employment Associate- (2-4 years) New Jersey

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a 2nd – 4th year Associate in the Labor & Employment Practice of our Florham Park, New Jersey office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100, and was named the top litigation practice in the state in 2024 by the New Jersey Law Journal. This Associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country, in both litigation and counseling capacities. Qualifications Candidates must have 2 or more years of experience in an employment-specific, defense-side role with a regional or national firm, with a focus on litigation involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower, and other employment claims. Ideal candidates will also have experience advising employers on compliance issues, such as terminations, leaves of absence, performance management, and wage and hour issues, as well as experience drafting personnel policies and employment-related agreements. Qualified candidates will have strong academic performance in law school, strong interpersonal, writing and analytical skills, commitment to detail, and the ability, desire and initiative to "take ownership" over work and career. Candidates must be in good standing with the NJ State Bar; NY admission also preferred. Compensation and Benefits The expected pay range for this position is $200,000–$235,000 per year. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full-time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short-term disability, long-term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets. Equal Employment Opportunity GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr GT Restructuring