EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION & TRADE SECRETS ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location: New York, NY

IN-OFFICE

A leading AmLaw 50 firm is seeking an exceptional Associate Attorney to join its Employment & Trade Secrets Litigation Practice Group. This team handles a uniquely broad mix of work—from high-stakes “bet-the-company” litigation and internal investigations to employment issues arising from major corporate transactions. The practice is dynamic, collaborative, and deeply integrated with clients at the forefront of technology, life sciences, clean energy, and other innovative industries.

Candidate Profile

JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing
2 years of substantive experience, exclusively in management-side employment law litigation and counseling
Demonstrated experience handling disputes involving non-compete agreements, trade secrets, and employee solicitation matters
Background advising clients on terminations, leaves of absence, internal investigations, reductions in force, and employment policies
Ability to advise on employment issues in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and other corporate transactions
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
Commitment to in-person collaboration in the firm’s New York office

Key Responsibilities

Represent employers in complex employment disputes, including trade secret, non-compete, and employment mobility matters
Advise technology and life sciences clients on terminations, leaves of absence, reductions in force, policy review and creation
Provide day-to-day counseling to fast-growing companies on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
Manage all aspects of litigation from start to finish, collaborating with attorneys across practices to deliver comprehensive client support
Advise clients on employment aspects of corporate transactions and restructuring, including M&A
Conduct internal investigations and provide guidance on related risk management strategies

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a leading employment litigation and counseling practice that works at the intersection of law, innovation, and workplace culture. You will collaborate directly with leaders of cutting-edge tech and life sciences companies while handling some of the most challenging employment disputes in the nation. Our client offers the resources of a global firm with the collegiality and support of a close-knit New York office, fostering both professional growth and long-term career development.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Salary: Expected annual salary is $235,000, commensurate with experience and class year
Discretionary merit bonus eligibility
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave; 401(k) plan; HSA with firm contribution; FSA; back-up child care; and commuter benefits
Additional Perks: Include family-building benefits (IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg freezing), wellness reimbursements, behavioral health support, and pet insurance, among others

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

#LI-DNP