Labor and Employment Associate

An established global Am Law 50 full-service law firm is seeking to expand its Labor and Employment practice. The firm advises a diverse client base ranging from multinational corporations to high-growth businesses, supporting them on complex legal, regulatory and commercial matters.

With a reputation for delivering pragmatic, business-focused advice, the firm combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative and forward-thinking approach. Its teams work closely across jurisdictions and practice areas, providing integrated solutions on both contentious and advisory mandates.

Role

This position offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of employment matters, supporting both contentious and advisory work for a diverse client base including corporates, financial institutions and multinational organisations.

You will work closely with senior lawyers on complex and often high-profile matters, while also gaining exposure to direct client interaction and responsibility for key workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support employment litigation matters, including drafting motions, managing discovery and preparing cases for hearing or trial
• Assist with fact investigations, evidence analysis and deposition preparation
• Advise clients on day-to-day employment issues, policies and regulatory compliance
• Draft employment agreements, policies and internal documentation
• Conduct legal research and produce clear, structured analysis
• Work closely with senior lawyers on complex and often high-profile matters
• Collaborate across practice areas on multi-disciplinary mandates

Key Skills

• Qualified lawyer admitted and in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction
• Mid-level associate with hands-on experience across employment litigation and advisory matters, including managing key stages of cases
• Exposure to employment litigation, including managing key stages such as discovery, motions and case preparation
• Familiarity with advising on a range of employment issues, including workplace policies, disputes and regulatory compliance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with excellent attention to detail
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team
• Strong academic background

Benefits

• Exposure to high-quality, complex work across a global client base
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture with strong mentorship and development
• Structured training and clear progression pathways
• Opportunity to work alongside recognised leaders in the field
• Flexible and hybrid working environment supporting work-life balance
• Competitive compensation aligned with market standards

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to develop their career within a well-established international platform, gaining exposure to sophisticated matters while working in a supportive and high-performing environment.