Labor & Employment Attorney (3-6 yrs.)

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney (3–6 Years)

Location: St. Louis, MO (Preferred) or Kansas City, MO

Compensation: $175,000 - $225,000

Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law 200 law firm, is seeking a talented Labor & Employment Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience to join its growing practice in either St. Louis or Kansas City. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative, nationally respected labor and employment practice where associates receive meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, strong mentorship, and a clear path for long-term career growth.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent public and private employers on a broad range of employment and labor matters.
• Counsel clients on employment policies, workplace investigations, wage and hour compliance, restrictive covenants, trade secrets, and employee relations.
• Draft and review employment agreements, policies, handbooks, and restrictive covenant agreements.
• Handle administrative agency matters and employment litigation, including discrimination, wage and hour, and restrictive covenant disputes.
• Manage matters from inception through resolution while working closely with partners and clients.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups and contribute to business development initiatives.

Required Experience

• 3-6 years of Labor & Employment experience (targeting 2020-2023 JDs).
• Experience representing employers in employment counseling, litigation, or both.
• Experience handling workplace investigations and administrative agency proceedings.
• Exposure to traditional labor matters, including collective bargaining, union organizing, NLRB proceedings, and labor disputes, is a plus.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) required.
• Licensed to practice law in Missouri and in good standing.
• Excellent analytical, writing, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters while working collaboratively within a team environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a nationally respected Am Law 200 firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence.
• Established Labor & Employment practice with a sophisticated and diverse client base.
• Meaningful mentorship and hands-on training from experienced practitioners.
• Strong partnership-track opportunities based on performance rather than lockstep advancement.
• Associate-focused culture that values collaboration, professional development, and long-term success.
• Opportunity to build both counseling and litigation experience within one practice.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $175,000-$225,000, depending on experience. No lockstep compensation model.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• 1,900 billable hour expectation with credit for approved pro bono and DEI initiatives.
• Comprehensive benefits package and hybrid work flexibility.

If you are interested in learning more about this confidential opportunity, we encourage you to apply through Permanent Placements for consideration. We are working directly with the firm's recruiting team and can provide additional insight into the position and interview process.