Denver Senior Traditional Labor Associate Attorney

TRADITIONAL LABOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE

Location :
Denver CO

Our client, an AmLaw 150 international labor and employment law firm, is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to join its dynamic Labor Relations & Employment Practice in Denver. This role offers the opportunity to advise and advocate for employers on a wide range of traditional labor matters, including collective bargaining, contract administration, grievance arbitration, and proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board.

• JD from a top‑tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Colorado in good standing
• 7 years of traditional labor law experience

Candidates with mixed employment litigation and some labor experience will also be considered.

• Extensive experience in traditional labor matters including collective bargaining and contract administration
• Grievance arbitration experience with the ability to handle matters independently
• Experience defending and prosecuting unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB, strongly preferred
• Strong writing, analytical, and research skills with the ability to manage multiple work streams in a fast‑paced environment
• Soft Skills:
  
  self‑starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively; strong communication and organizational skills

• Represent employers in collective bargaining negotiations and contract administration
• Handle grievance arbitration proceedings and related labor disputes
• Defend and prosecute unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB
• Provide strategic counseling to clients on traditional labor matters and compliance issues
• Support litigation matters involving labor relations and employment disputes
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and clients to deliver efficient and effective legal solutions

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly‑regarded labor relations practice within a leading employment law platform. You will work on sophisticated traditional labor matters for a diverse employer client base, gaining unparalleled exposure to complex negotiations, arbitration proceedings, and NLRB litigation. The firm provides a collaborative culture, direct client engagement, and extensive training and mentorship to support your professional growth.

If you are a senior associate searching for meaningful responsibility, autonomy, leadership opportunities, and clear pathways for advancement within a prestigious labor practice, this is the ideal role for you.

• Competitive Salary:
  Annual base salary expected to range from $210,000 to $230,000 based on experience, qualifications, and market factors
• Eligibility for bonuses and profit‑sharing
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid time off; paid parental leave; 401(k) with employer contribution; family/dependent care leave; FSA/HSA; and an employee assistance program
• Additional Benefits: optional critical‑care accident and hospital indemnity coverage, domestic partner benefits, student‑loan refinancing support, dependent life insurance, and pet insurance

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and a writing sample (10 pages max, substantially unedited by others) for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Monthly Salary: $210,000 – $230,000