Associate

Labor & Employment Transactional Associate — Employment & Labor

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We are seeking a 3–6 year associate to join a national labor & employment practice that sits at the intersection of employment law and corporate deal work. This is a transactional and advisory role focused on employment issues that arise in M&A, private equity activity, leadership transitions, and post-closing integration.

The team advises corporate clients and sponsors on executive mobility, restrictive covenants, separation arrangements, and sensitive personnel matters where strategic judgment and discretion are essential. You will work closely with corporate deal teams on diligence, drafting and negotiating employment-related agreements, and handling high-stakes, time-sensitive issues.

This role is open across multiple U.S. offices, with candidates considered for several major regional locations. The position offers visible client-facing responsibility and opportunities to develop a blended transactional and strategic advisory practice.

  • 3–6 years of experience in labor & employment law, with significant exposure to transactional work (M&A, PE) and executive employment matters
  • Experience drafting and negotiating executive employment agreements, separation agreements, and restrictive covenant provisions
  • Comfort working with corporate deal teams on diligence and post-closing workforce integration
  • Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to manage high-stakes, time-sensitive matters; excellent written and oral communication
  • Juris Doctor and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

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