Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Location: Boston, MA
Salary: $235,000–$365,000

Direct Counsel is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join a leading global law firm's Labor & Employment practice in Boston. This opportunity is ideal for a mid-level associate with 3–5 years of experience handling employment-related litigation and providing day-to-day advice and counseling to employers.

The successful candidate will advise clients on a broad range of workplace matters while also supporting sophisticated employment litigation and transactional work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in employment-related litigation matters.
• Advise clients on a broad range of labor and employment issues.
• Draft and negotiate employment, separation, and restrictive covenant agreements.
• Counsel employers regarding wage-and-hour matters, including employee classifications and general compliance.
• Advise clients regarding leaves of absence and related employment issues.
• Review and advise on employment policies and handbooks.
• Assist clients with employment-related compliance and risk management.
• Support corporate transactions by advising on labor and employment issues, including employment agreements, workforce considerations, and related due diligence.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, correspondence, and other written work product.
• Work closely with clients and colleagues to develop practical, business-oriented solutions to employment matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 3–5 years of experience practicing labor and employment law.
• Experience with employment-related litigation and advice and counseling.
• Experience with employment, separation, and restrictive covenant agreements.
• Experience handling wage-and-hour matters, including employee classifications and general compliance.
• Experience advising on leaves of absence and employment policies.
• Prior experience supporting corporate transactions is preferred but not required.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to client service.
• Active Massachusetts Bar admission required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $235,000–$365,000 , depending on experience and qualifications.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• Paid family leave, sick time, and vacation.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.
• College savings and education assistance programs.
• Transportation benefits.
• Backup childcare and pet insurance.
• Excess liability insurance.
• Opportunity to work with sophisticated employer clients on a broad range of employment litigation, counseling, and transactional matters.