A prestigious global law firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Counsel to join its Labor & Employment practice in the New Jersey office. This is a full-time (preferred) or part-time (considered) position, ideal for a highly experienced attorney with 10+ years of expertise in counselling employers on a wide range of labor and employment matters.
Key Responsibilities:
Advise employers in New Jersey and New York on critical employment issues, including wage and hour compliance, reasonable accommodations, leave management, and the enforcement of noncompete and non-solicit agreements.
Draft and review employment handbooks, employment contracts, and restrictive covenant agreements.
Respond to administrative claims and audits, and conduct internal audits.
Assist with due diligence in corporate transactions (preferred but not essential).
Focus primarily on counseling, though litigation experience is a plus.
Qualifications:
Minimum 10+ years of experience in Labor & Employment law.
Expertise in counseling clients on wage and hour, accommodations, leave, and restrictive covenant issues.
Experience with administrative claims, audits, and internal compliance.
Strong legal writing, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
Admission to the New Jersey and New York State Bars.
Strong academic background.