Labor & Employment Associate; Mid-Senior Level

Overview

Leading international AM Law 50 firm recruiting a Mid-Senior Level Labor & Employment Associate to join their award-winning Labor & Employment group - hybrid role based in the firm's Newark, New Jersey office. Handling varied labor, employment, and workplace safety matters for an impressive client base.

• Advise clients on labor, employment, and workplace safety laws, regulations and compliance requirements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related contracts and policies.
• Advise and represent clients in litigation and administrative proceedings related to employment law matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative legal strategies for clients.
• Assist in handling matters related to employee benefits, wage and hour compliance, and labor relations.
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver high-quality legal services.
• Stay updated on changes in employment and workplace safety laws.

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited US law school.
• North Carolina State Bar (in good standing) or the ability to sit/swear into the North Carolina State Bar if you hold another US State Bar.
• Strong knowledge of labor and employment law and workplace safety regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple legal matters effectively.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A commitment to providing outstanding client service and legal expertise.

• Competitive annual base salary ranging from $200,000 to $250,000 USD.
• Hybrid work schedule (Newark, New Jersey office).
• Opportunity to work in a top 50 US law firm with impressive client base and a strong reputation worldwide.
• Highly comprehensive benefits package including market leading healthcare, dental and other corporate benefits.
• Challenging, interesting and diverse legal work related to labor, employment, and workplace safety.
• Supportive company culture, the firm values and is committed to professional growth and development.
• Clear expectations with 1,950 billable hours annually - including unlimited amount of pro bono work.

Candidates must be based in Newark, New Jersey and/or be open to relocating to the area so that they can work from the firm's New Jersey office 3 days per week. Candidates must have US work authorization without requiring sponsorship.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. This description is intended to reflect the roles and responsibilities of the position and does not imply a contract of employment.