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Labor & Employment Associate

Direct Counsel

Labor & Employment Associate

Direct Counsel is partnering with a leading national labor & employment firm looking to add a Labor & Employment Associate to its Atlanta office. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong litigator who wants to deepen or expand their experience on the management side within a sophisticated, nationally recognized platform.

About the Role

The hiring firm is seeking an attorney who brings:

  • 3–8 years of strong litigation experience
  • Labor & employment law experience (preferred, but not strictly required for standout litigators)
  • Active Georgia Bar admission (required)

This is a hybrid role based in Atlanta, offering a mix of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. You'll handle a range of employment-related disputes and counseling matters for sophisticated employer clients across industries.

The Platform

The firm you'll be joining:

  • Focuses exclusively on representing management in labor & employment matters
  • Has a large national and global footprint, serving employers of all sizes
  • Is consistently recognized for its innovative, technology-enabled approach to employment law
  • Handles some of the most impactful employment litigation, mediations, and labor contracts in the market

You'll be supported by deep subject-matter expertise, cutting-edge tools, and a diverse team that values original thinking and practical, business-minded solutions.

Compensation & Benefits

The firm offers a generous benefits package to full-time and eligible part-time employees (50% schedule or more), which includes:

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
  • A robust 401(k) plan
  • Ample time-off programs
  • Mental health and wellness resources
  • Family-building and caregiving support
  • Generous paid parental leave
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee referral bonus program

Full compensation details, including salary range and bonus eligibility, will be discussed directly with qualified candidates.

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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