Partner - Labor & Employment

National Law Firm

Partner - Labor & Employment

Midtown NYC Office

Salary: $250K - $350K

Hybrid Schedule: 2 days remote per week

Job Summary:

DNA Partners is representing a respected law firm seeking a Counsel or Partner to join its Labor & Employment Practice in New York. This role is ideal for an experienced management-side labor attorney with deep traditional labor law expertise and a strong employment litigation background. The position offers significant client responsibility, leadership opportunities, and exposure to sophisticated labor and employment matters.

What You'll Do:

• Represent management clients in arbitrations, grievance proceedings, collective bargaining negotiations, mediations, and NLRB matters

• Advise employers on union organizing campaigns, union elections, and unfair labor practice charges

• Defend employers in employment litigation involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour claims

• Counsel clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and HR-related issues

• Conduct workplace investigations and advise on employee relations matters

• Draft and negotiate collective bargaining agreements, employment agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, and separation agreements

• Advise clients on reductions in force, WARN Act compliance, and labor and employment aspects of corporate transactions

• Conduct client training sessions and webinars on labor and employment topics

• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys within the practice group

What You Bring:

• J.D. and active New York Bar admission; New Jersey admission is a plus

• 10 years of management-side labor and employment experience in a law firm environment

• Significant traditional labor law experience, including collective bargaining, arbitrations, and NLRB proceedings

• Strong employment litigation experience in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies

• Experience advising employers on union-related matters and labor relations strategy

• Exceptional legal writing, negotiation, advocacy, and client counseling skills

• Strong leadership abilities with experience mentoring junior attorneys

• Ability to manage multiple complex matters while delivering outstanding client service

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a thriving Labor & Employment practice, work directly with sophisticated management-side clients, and play a meaningful leadership role within a collaborative and growing team.

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