Traditional Labor & Employment Associate - New York, NY or Philadelphia, PA

Practice Area: Traditional Labor & Labor Management Relations

Experience: 3–7 years of dedicated traditional labor experience

Bar Requirement: Admission in NY or PA (depending on location)

For an ambitious traditional labor attorney, the mid-to-senior associate years are critical. It is the window where you either continue sitting second-chair, or transition into running your own arbitrations and driving strategy before the Board. We are representing an Am Law 50 national powerhouse seeking a partner-track associate ready to take on immediate, high-level client-facing responsibility in a practice that prioritizes genuine labor management relations over standard employment litigation.

The Work

This role sits within a highly specialized, national team focused on the complexities of union-management dynamics. You will skip the generic document review and step directly into active advocacy:

• First- and Second-Chair Advocacy: Running labor arbitrations and directly handling witnesses and arguments.
• NLRB Representation: Prosecuting and defending unfair labor practice (ULP) charges before the National Labor Relations Board.
• Strategic Union Relations: Advising major employers on collective bargaining agreement negotiations, contract administration, and union avoidance strategies.
• Complex Unionized Litigation: Assisting with high-stakes wage and hour class and collective actions specifically involving unionized workforces.

Who This Is For

You are an experienced labor associate (3 to 7 years PQE) with deep roots in traditional labor law. You understand the nuances of the NLRA and feel comfortable advising corporate clients under pressure.

Widening the Funnel: While the core requirement is traditional labor experience, this position is particularly well-suited for a mid-to-senior associate currently at a boutique who feels limited by their current firm's geographic reach or client size, or an attorney at a regional firm looking to transition their labor skillset to a massive, national enterprise platform without losing the tight-knit, collaborative team feel.

The Platform

The firm is defined by a true cross-office, collaborative culture. Rather than operating in isolated geographic silos, you will work seamlessly with national practice leaders across a multi-city footprint. This is a transparent partner-track role backed by an institutional commitment to associate development, meaning you will have the administrative resources, elite client base, and mentorship required to actively build a practice. A predictable, balanced hybrid framework (3 days in-office) ensures you retain face-time with partners while maintaining professional autonomy.

Compensation and Benefits

The firm offers a highly competitive national compensation structure:

• Anticipated Salary Range: $245,000 to $325,000 (commensurate with location, class year, and specific experience).
• Bonuses: Merit-based rewards including productivity and discretionary annual bonuses.
• Total Rewards: A comprehensive corporate benefits package featuring premium health, life, accident, and disability insurance, alongside a robust 401(k) retirement plan.

Apply in Confidence

Moving your practice is a significant career decision. We handle all inquiries with absolute discretion to ensure your current market positioning remains entirely protected. No resumes or identities are shared with this or any other client firm without your explicit, cross-verified permission.

Contact our search team for a confidential, preliminary discussion about this platform.