Employment & Labor Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking an Employment & Labor Associate Attorney to join a leading global law firm with a highly regarded Employment & Labor practice. This opportunity is available in Atlanta, Charleston, or Short Hills.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of sophisticated employment counseling and litigation matters for local, national, and multinational employers. The ideal candidate will have strong employment law experience, excellent litigation skills, and a collaborative approach to client service.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day employment and human resources counseling to clients
• Draft, review, and analyze employment agreements, employee handbooks, workplace policies, severance agreements, and related employment documents
• Handle employment litigation matters, including single-plaintiff lawsuits, wage and hour class actions, ERISA matters, and administrative proceedings
• Manage all phases of litigation, including written discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings and trial proceedings
• Advise clients on sensitive personnel issues, workplace investigations, and policy implementation
• Support clients on traditional labor and NLRB-related matters as needed
• Assist with employment-related due diligence in mergers and acquisitions transactions
• Help formulate litigation and case strategy in collaboration with partners and team members
• Conduct and support internal investigations
• Collaborate with attorneys across the practice group on additional employment and labor matters as needed

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of employment litigation and counseling experience
• Strong knowledge of employment law and workplace-related legal issues
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience handling employment litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal and client service skills
• Trial experience is a plus
• Licensed and in good standing in the jurisdiction where the candidate will practice

Why Join

This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognized Employment & Labor practice known for its strategic, business-oriented counseling and successful litigation work. Attorneys in this group work closely with sophisticated clients on complex workplace issues while receiving meaningful mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities for professional growth.

The firm fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture and values attorneys who are passionate about client service, teamwork, and long-term career development.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is $225,000 – $345,000, depending on experience and location.

The firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off and holidays
• Bonus opportunities

Direct Counsel is an equal opportunity recruiter and encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.