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Employment Attorney

Orion Placement
Portsmouth, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026

Pay: $150,000.00 - $260,000.00 per year


Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join one of New Hampshire's most respected and established employment law practices with a strong reputation for excellence.
  • Work on sophisticated employment counseling and litigation matters for a diverse employer client base.
  • Enjoy meaningful career advancement, mentorship, and business development opportunities.
  • Be part of a collaborative team that values professional growth, client service, and long-term career success.
  • Hybrid work flexibility allows you to balance in-office collaboration with remote work.
  • Competitive bonus potential and comprehensive benefits package.


Location: Manchester, NH or Portsmouth, NH | Hybrid schedule combining in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.


Note: Applicants must have 4 years of employment law experience and be admitted to the New Hampshire Bar (or eligible to waive in). Candidates with private practice experience are preferred, though qualified attorneys from in-house, government, or public interest backgrounds will also be considered.


About Us

We are a well-established, full-service law firm serving businesses and organizations throughout New England. Our employment law team partners closely with employers to provide practical legal guidance, proactive risk management, and effective litigation representation. We foster a collegial, team-oriented culture where attorneys are encouraged to grow professionally while building rewarding, long-term careers. Confidential Employer.


Job Description

  • Advise employers on a broad range of employment law matters.
  • Handle employment litigation from case strategy through resolution.
  • Draft and review employee handbooks, workplace policies, and employment-related documents.
  • Counsel clients on wage and hour compliance, hiring practices, workplace investigations, and day-to-day HR issues.
  • Conduct workplace training, including harassment prevention programs.
  • Assist clients with crisis response and employment risk management.
  • Build and strengthen long-term client relationships through exceptional service.
  • Participate in business development and professional networking opportunities.


Qualifications

  • JD from an accredited law school.
  • Active New Hampshire Bar license or ability to waive into New Hampshire.
  • 4 years of employment law experience.
  • Experience advising employers on employment compliance matters.
  • Employment litigation experience.
  • Experience drafting employee handbooks and workplace policies.
  • Knowledge of wage and hour laws and employer hiring guidance.
  • Strong legal writing, analytical, communication, and client service skills.
  • Massachusetts Bar admission is a plus.
  • Crisis response and risk management experience is a plus.


Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll join a collaborative team that genuinely invests in its attorneys' success. We offer challenging and rewarding work, opportunities for leadership and business development, hybrid flexibility, strong mentorship, and a professional environment where your contributions are recognized and your career can continue to grow.


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Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Salary : $150,000 - $260,000

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