Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build a rewarding legal career with a well-established, respected law firm and a clear, accelerated path toward partnership.
• Work directly with employers on meaningful employment law matters, combining strategic counseling with hands-on litigation.
• Gain valuable courtroom experience, client exposure, and personalized mentorship from experienced attorneys.
• Join a supportive, collaborative team that values your contributions and invests in long-term professional growth.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Location: Manchester, NH — This is an on-site opportunity where you'll work closely with a collaborative legal team. Hybrid flexibility may become available as you establish relationships and grow within the firm.

Note: Active New Hampshire Bar admission is required. We welcome attorneys at different career stages and value candidates seeking a stable, long-term opportunity. No book of business is required for associates with 1 to 6 years of experience. Senior attorneys and solo practitioners are also encouraged to apply if they bring an established book of business.

About Us

Confidential Employer.We are an established, full-service law firm committed to providing practical, effective legal solutions for businesses, organizations, and public-sector clients. Our attorneys work collaboratively, enjoy meaningful client relationships, and have opportunities to develop their practices while building successful, long-term careers.

Job Description

• Advise employers on labor and employment law, workplace policies, regulatory compliance, and employee relations.
• Represent clients in employment litigation involving discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, and related claims.
• Handle administrative proceedings, employment-related investigations, and dispute resolution matters.
• Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Assist clients with collective bargaining agreements, labor negotiations, and union grievances.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop practical legal strategies that protect clients and achieve favorable outcomes.
• Build lasting client relationships while gaining increasing responsibility and independence.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active New Hampshire Bar admission.
• Experience or a strong foundation in labor and employment law, with employer-side representation preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Litigation, administrative proceedings, or client counseling experience is a plus.
• A collaborative mindset, sound professional judgment, and a commitment to long-term career growth.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe exceptional legal work starts with a supportive team. You'll have opportunities to work on interesting cases, learn from experienced attorneys, build direct client relationships, and advance toward partnership. If you're looking for meaningful work, professional growth, and a firm where you can build your future, we'd love to hear from you.

JPC-2754

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must-have: NH bar license, 1+ years of employment/labor law exp (soft screen)

• Salary bands:

• 1–2 years: 90K–105K

• 3–5 years: 105K–115K

• 6 years: 115K–130K

• Senior/solo with book: Individually negotiated

Submission Email: Nicole -

nspaulding@wadleighlaw.com

Quick Recruiter Reference:

Established full-service Manchester law firm seeking an attorney for employer-side labor and employment counseling, compliance, and litigation. NH Bar admission required; on-site initially, with potential future hybrid flexibility. No book required for associates with 1 to 6 years; strong mentorship and accelerated partnership opportunities.

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• Client job title: Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

• Location: Manchester, NH

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