What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Employment Attorney position at RST Recruitment?
About this role
We are looking for a Senior Employment Attorney with 10 years of experience to help lead and grow the employment practice at a top-ranked boutique venture capital law firm. You'll be joining a highly profitable, entrepreneurial platform where you can build your practice with real support, flexible billable targets, and a clear path to partnership.
What will you be doing?
- Advising companies and C-suite executives on employment matters, separation negotiations, and equity incentives
- Counseling on restrictive covenants, non-competes, and employment issues across multiple US jurisdictions (especially NY and CA)
- Supporting employment-related matters arising from the firm's venture capital and emerging company practice
- Drafting and revising employment agreements, separation agreements, offer letters, demand letters, and restrictive covenant agreements
- Handling employment litigation in state/federal courts, agency proceedings, arbitrations, and mediations as needed
Key Requirements
- Deep knowledge of employment law across the US, particularly New York and California
- Some level of portable business (even $300K-$400K is a "home run") — or demonstrated potential to develop one in the right environment
- Experience advising both companies and executives on separations, restrictive covenants, and employment strategy
- Admitted to and in good standing with the New York Bar
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to grow a practice, not just service existing work
Role responsibilities Lead the employment group at the New York office Advise on employment and labor laws in New York and California Guide clients through employment issues Draft and revise legal documents Handle employment litigation in New York state and federal courts
Pay: $250,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Relocation assistance
Experience:
- Employment law: 10 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10017 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY 10017: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10017
Salary : $250,000 - $300,000