New York City | Hybrid

Employment Associate Attorney

AmLaw 50 Opportunity

Compensation

$365,000 – $390,000

A premier global law firm is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Employment Associate Attorney to join its New York office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing employers—including emerging growth companies and venture-backed startups—on sophisticated employment counseling, litigation, and workplace compliance matters.

Ideal Background

• 5+ years of labor & employment experience gained at a sophisticated law firm

• Experience representing employers, including early-stage, growth-stage, and venture-backed companies, on day-to-day employment law matters

• Experience counseling clients regarding wage and hour compliance, employee terminations, reductions in force, leaves of absence, workplace investigations, worker classification, and employee relations

• Experience drafting and reviewing employment agreements, executive employment agreements, offer letters, employee handbooks, compensation plans, restrictive covenant agreements, separation agreements, and workplace policies

• Experience managing single-plaintiff litigation, complex employment litigation, and administrative proceedings involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, wrongful termination, trade secrets, restrictive covenants, and unfair competition

• Strong knowledge of New York State and New York City employment laws, as well as federal employment laws

• Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated employment matters while maintaining significant client interaction

• Business-minded approach to advising clients and developing practical legal solutions

• Excellent academic credentials

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• New York bar admission required

Why This Opportunity

Premier Employment practice

Sophisticated counseling and litigation work for innovative companies

Significant client interaction and trusted advisor role

Opportunity to represent emerging companies, venture-backed startups, and established employers

Strong mentorship and professional development

Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment

Competitive compensation up to $390,000

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.

I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com