What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment & Trade Secret Litigation Associate - D.C. position at Direct Counsel?
Employment & Trade Secret Associate
Washington, D.C. | 2–5 Years of Experience
Salary range of $235,000 - $365,000, based on classification
Direct Counsel represents an AmLaw 100 firm seeking an associate with 2–5 years of experience in management-side employment law litigation and counseling to join its Employment & Trade Secret practice.
Responsibilities
- Litigate employment matters, including restrictive covenant and trade secret disputes.
- Advise fast-growing technology companies on day-to-day employment matters, including:
- Terminations and leaves of absence
- Internal investigations
- Reductions in force
- Employment policies
- Advise clients on employment-related issues arising from mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
Qualifications
- 2–5 years of management-side employment law litigation and counseling experience.
- Experience litigating employment matters, including covenants not to compete and trade secret disputes.
- Strong employment counseling experience preferred, particularly with technology companies.
- Washington, D.C. Bar membership preferred.
- Excellent academic credentials.
- Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Location
- Washington, D.C.
- Position requires weekly in-person attendance at the firm's D.C. office in accordance with current firm norms.
Salary : $235,000 - $365,000