LABOR & EMPLOYMENT SR. ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY / COUNSEL

Open to Multiple Locations...full list found at the bottom of this description.

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Our client, a prominent AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney or Counsel to join its Labor & Employment Department, with a focus on labor relations matters. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic national practice, advising employers on high-profile and complex issues in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Candidate Profile

JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing
6+ years of substantive experience representing management in labor relations and union matters
Proven track record advising employers on issues under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), collective bargaining, unfair labor practice charges, and union organizing campaigns
Experience handling OSHA matters preferred
Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills
Team-oriented, ambitious, and driven to help grow and support a national practice
Ability to manage multiple complex matters and provide practical, business-focused solutions

Key Responsibilities

Represent management in labor relations matters, including collective bargaining and union negotiations
Advise clients on compliance with the NLRA and strategies for addressing union organizing campaigns
Handle unfair labor practice charges and related disputes before the NLRB
Provide counsel on workplace safety and OSHA-related issues, including responding to investigations and enforcement actions
Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups to deliver comprehensive labor and employment solutions to clients
Support clients in navigating complex labor matters quickly and effectively while mitigating risk

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a sophisticated national Labor & Employment practice recognized for its depth of experience and collaborative culture. Attorneys in this group represent employers across a wide variety of industries, tackling high-stakes labor relations challenges while building long-term client partnerships. The firm values mentorship, professional development, and teamwork, offering associates and counsel the resources and platform to grow into leadership roles.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Compensation: Includes an annual salary range of $275,000–$385,000, as determined by experience, title, and market factors
Eligibility for a discretionary bonus
Comprehensive Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) plan; paid time off; parental leave; commuter benefits; FSA/HSA; and emergency child and elder care
Additional Perks: Include a two-week-long paid associate sabbatical after five years of employment, wellness and behavioral health services; an employee assistance program; and a mindful return support program for parents returning from parental leave

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter that indicates their preferred location, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample for consideration.

Locations

AZ (Phoenix)

CA (Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco)

CO (Denver)

DC (Washington)DE (Wilmington)

FL (Miami, Fort Lauderdale)

GA (Atlanta)

IL (Chicago)

MA (Boston)

MO (Kansas City, St. Louis)

NC (Raleigh)

NY (New York)

PA (Philadelphia)

TN (Nashville)

TX (Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston)

UT (Park City, Salt Lake City)

WA (Seattle)

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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