Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Labor & Employment Associate AttorneyA premier national law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join its Philadelphia office.This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing employers in sophisticated employment litigation, workplace counseling, labor matters, and employment-related transactions.Ideal Background3+ years of labor & employment experience gained at a sophisticated law firmExperience representing employers in employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, restrictive covenant, and leave-related mattersExperience advising employers regarding employment law compliance, workplace investigations, employee discipline, terminations, reductions in force, and day-to-day counselingExperience handling matters arising under Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, the FMLA, the FLSA, ERISA, and comparable state employment lawsExperience supporting the employment aspects of mergers & acquisitions, corporate transactions, executive employment agreements, and restrictive covenant matters is preferredExperience representing employers before federal and state agencies, including the EEOC and state labor agencies, is a plusStrong legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and oral advocacy skillsAbility to independently manage sophisticated employment matters while maintaining significant client interactionExcellent academic credentialsJ.D. from an ABA-accredited law school requiredPennsylvania bar admission required or ability to become admittedWhy This OpportunityNationally recognized labor & employment practiceSophisticated employer-side litigation and counseling workExposure to employment issues arising in corporate transactionsSignificant client interaction and responsibilityStrong mentorship and professional developmentCollaborative AmLaw 100 environment