Traditional Labor Associate - New York, NY or Philadelphia, PA
$225k - $300kPlug Legal
Job Description
Job Description
Labor Management Relations · 2–5 Years Experience · NY or PA Bar Required
The Labor & Employment group of a major, national Am Law 100 firm is expanding its traditional labor management relations practice. This is a rare entry point for a junior-to-mid-level associate to secure immediate, substantive front-line experience on a sophisticated, multi-market platform that actively protects its partner track.
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The WorkYou will step directly into a specialized traditional labor practice, handling high-stakes management-side representations across the region. Unlike standard junior litigation roles that confine you to document review, you will take an active role in:
- First- or second-chairing labor arbitrations.
- Prosecuting and defending unfair labor practice (ULP) charges directly before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
- Advising clients through collective bargaining negotiations and strategic union avoidance initiatives.
- Assisting with complex wage and hour class and collective actions, particularly those intersecting with unionized workforces.
You are a labor and employment associate with two to five years of dedicated experience who wants less time in the library and more time on your feet.
Widening the Funnel: While the core of this role requires traditional labor experience, the firm recognizes that first-class advocates can adapt. If you are a commercial litigator with deep administrative agency experience, or an employment litigator who has touched NLRB matters and wants to pivot fully into traditional labor management relations, this platform provides the structure and cross-office support to transition your practice.
The PlatformThis firm is defined by a highly collaborative, cross-office model that eliminates the typical "silo" culture of large national firms. They operate a modern hybrid structure requiring three days per week in the office, deliberately balancing face-to-face team collaboration with real individual autonomy. For an associate looking for a clear, predictable partnership trajectory without sacrificing work-life balance, this is a distinct culture.
Compensation and BenefitsIn alignment with local transparency requirements, the anticipated initial salary range for this position is $225,000 – $300,000 , dependent on market location (New York or Philadelphia), skills, and class-year alignment.
This base salary represents only one piece of a highly competitive total rewards structure, which includes:
- Productivity and discretionary performance bonuses
- Comprehensive healthcare, life, accident, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions
- A robust professional development and mentorship framework built for lateral integration
This search is being managed with strict confidentiality by an outside recruitment firm. Your current firm will not be contacted, and your materials will never be shared with the hiring committee without a formal briefing and your explicit, prior authorization.
To explore this opportunity or discuss the market landscape in confidence, please reach out to initiate a conversation.
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