Labor & Employment Associate (37 Years)

Job Description

Job Description

Labor & Employment Associate (3–7 Years)

Louisville, KY | Full-Time | Hybrid (3 days in office)

Management-side employment litigation and counseling, a published range of $175,000–$208,000 and a hybrid schedule.

Partnering with a highly regarded management-side employment practice, Protem Legal is looking for a Labor & Employment Associate.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Published pay range of $175,000–$208,000, plus objective and subjective bonuses
• A mix of litigation and day-to-day counseling
• Hybrid schedule with three days in the office
• A competency-based path to partnership

About the Role

You'll represent employers in state and federal courts and before agencies, and advise in-house counsel and HR teams on FMLA, ADA, wage and hour, and restrictive covenant issues.

What You'll Do

• Litigate employment cases for employers
• Counsel in-house legal and HR teams on a broad range of employment issues
• Handle wage and hour compliance and defense
• Draft and enforce non-compete, confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements

What We're Looking For

• 3–7 years of employment litigation experience
• Kentucky licensure
• Superior academic credentials and strong research and writing
• Ability to work collaboratively

Helpful Experience

• Traditional labor experience
• OSHA experience

Work Environment

A hybrid schedule (three days in office) with formal mentorship and pro bono opportunities.

Compensation

$175,000–$208,000 per year, plus objective and subjective bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.

How to Apply

If employment law is your practice, apply confidentially through Protem Legal. We'll contact you before anything is shared with the firm.