Junior Employment & Labor Associate Attorney

Junior Employment & Labor Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Junior Employment & Labor Associate Attorney to join a highly respected Am Law firm's New York office.

Position Overview: A leading national firm is seeking a junior Associate Attorney with approximately 1–2 years of experience to join its Employment & Labor practice group. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in both employment counseling and litigation work within a sophisticated, client-facing practice.

The ideal candidate will have exposure to employment law matters, including counseling, litigation, and employment support in corporate transactions. This role also involves significant day-to-day client interaction and cross-office collaboration, including work involving New York and Florida employment issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day employment law counseling to corporate clients
• Support employment-related litigation matters, including drafting and research
• Assist with employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions
• Advise clients on compliance with federal and state employment laws
• Draft policies, agreements, and related employment documentation
• Collaborate with corporate teams on deal-related employment issues
• Work closely with partners and clients on ongoing employment matters

Qualifications:

• Approximately 1–2 years of employment law experience
• Experience in both employment counseling and litigation preferred
• Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills required
• Prior law firm experience strongly preferred
• Excellent academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school
• Admission to the Florida Bar or eligibility and willingness to pursue admission required
• Strong initiative, professionalism, and ability to manage client-facing responsibilities

Compensation: The anticipated base salary for this New York-based Associate Attorney position is $225,000–$235,000 annually, depending on experience and other job-related factors consistent with applicable law.

Additional Information: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, parental support benefits, and wellness programs. Attorneys also receive strong professional development resources and exposure to a broad range of sophisticated employment matters across industries.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process upon request.