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Senior Labor & Employment Associate

The People Of: Professional Services
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/25/2026
Senior Labor & Employment Associate

Location: New York, NY

A leading national law firm is seeking a Senior Associate with 5 years of Labor & Employment litigation experience to join its management-side practice in New York.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced employment litigator to take significant ownership of sophisticated matters, including responsibility for day-to-day case management, depositions, substantive drafting, client interaction and court appearances.

Key Responsibilities

  • Represent employers in complex labor and employment litigation
  • Manage matters and day-to-day case responsibilities
  • Interview witnesses and develop case strategy
  • Review and manage electronically stored information
  • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and other substantive filings
  • Conduct and defend depositions
  • Attend court appearances and manage interactions with opposing counsel
  • Advise clients on federal and state employment laws
  • Work directly with clients on litigation strategy and risk management
  • Support workplace counseling matters where appropriate

Who You Are

  • 5 years of relevant Labor & Employment litigation experience
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, ADEA, FMLA, ADA and FLSA
  • Experience with trade secret and related state employment laws
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage significant aspects of litigation
  • Deposition, discovery and substantive drafting experience
  • Workplace counseling experience is beneficial, but not required
  • Experience with wage and hour, employee relations, accommodations, employment agreements, RIFs and employment policies is a plus
  • Strong academic credentials
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Admission to the New York State and federal courts required

Compensation

Salary Range: $275,000 – $310,000 (DOE)

Successful candidates are also eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Competitive employee benefits alongside mentorship, professional development, cross-office collaboration and opportunities to take increasing responsibility within a nationally recognized management-side employment practice.

Interested?

Contact Max at max@tposearch.com to learn more or express interest.

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Salary : $275,000 - $310,000

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