Overview In this role you will join a premier management-side Labor & Employment practice in New York, handling sophisticated employment matters for a diverse client base. You will work closely with experienced colleagues on high-stakes litigation and advisory work, including restrictive covenants and executive compensation issues. The position offers meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative culture. You will help shape client strategy and risk management in a fast-paced, nationally recognized firm.
Compensation / Benefits- Competitive salary
- comprehensive benefits package
- retirement/401(k) plan
- generous PTO
- parental leave
- wellness programs
Responsibilities- Handle a wide range of labor and employment litigation from inception to resolution
- Advise employers on complex workplace law issues, compliance, and risk management
- Draft and negotiate employment agreements and executive compensation provisions
- Represent clients in disputes involving non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop strategic, practical solutions tailored to client needs
Key requirements- JD from a top-tier law school
- Active New York Bar in good standing
- 5-7 years of substantive labor and employment law experience
- Significant employment litigation experience in state and federal courts
- Experience defending and prosecuting breaches of restrictive covenants
- Experience drafting and negotiating employment agreements, including executive compensation provisions
- Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
- Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating within a team
- strong communication
- collaboration
- independence in handling matters
- employment litigation
- drafting employment agreements
- executive compensation provisions
