Seeking a driven associate to join a national labor & employment transactional team that sits at the intersection of employment law and corporate deal work. This is a transactional/advisory role focused on employment issues that affect deal value, post-closing integration, and executive transitions rather than traditional litigation.

Work will include employment diligence on M&A and private equity transactions, drafting and negotiating executive employment and separation agreements, advising on restrictive covenants and executive mobility, and supporting sensitive post-transaction workforce integration. The role offers visible client-facing responsibility and the chance to build a practice blending transactional, strategic advisory, and crisis-management work.

This position is open to candidates for offices in Pittsburgh, Charlotte, Chicago, or Dallas. The team offers formal mentoring, competitive compensation structures, and opportunities for professional development within a nationally recognized firm platform.

J.D. and active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction
Approximately 3–6 years of post-qualification experience in labor & employment with strong transactional exposure
Experience on employment diligence for M&A or private equity transactions
Proven drafting and negotiation skills for executive employment, separation, and restrictive covenant agreements
Strong commercial judgment, discretion handling sensitive personnel matters, and ability to work closely with corporate deal teams and senior clients

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