Labor Employment Associate

Our client, a distinguished Am Law Top 100 law firm, is seeking an experienced Associate to join their highly regarded Labor and Employment Practice. This is a unique opportunity to work with a team nationally ranked by Chambers USA and recognized by “Best Law Firms.” The role offers the flexibility to be based in any of the firm’s U.S. offices.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will engage in a diverse and challenging workload across a range of employment and labor issues, with a client base that includes regional, national, and multinational companies. Key responsibilities include:

• Advising clients on complex employment compliance matters, such as worker classification, wage and hour regulations, immigration, union and collective bargaining matters, employment policies, and equal opportunity laws.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment agreements, separation agreements, and restrictive covenants.
• Counseling on reductions-in-force, WARN Act issues, and other employment law compliance.
• Performing employment-related due diligence and handling employment representations and covenants in transaction documents.
• Handling litigation matters within the Labor & Employment space, including general litigation, class actions, wage and hour disputes, and trade secret issues.

Qualifications:

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications and attributes:

• A minimum of 3–7 years of employment law experience, preferably from a nationally recognized law firm.
• Admission to Texas bar.
• Superior academic credentials and an affinity for research and writing.
• Strong writing, oral communication, and analytical skills, with a high level of attention to detail and an organized approach.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting pleadings, motions, and conducting legal research at a high level.
• Proven ability to manage a fast-paced, complex workload while maintaining priorities and anticipating issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a team-oriented, collaborative approach and a commitment to providing exceptional client service.

Ideal candidates will bring a proactive, client-centered work ethic, along with strong leadership qualities and the ability to succeed in a collegial team environment.

Why Join?

This role offers an outstanding opportunity to work within a nationally ranked Employment and Labor Group, providing innovative solutions for a high-caliber client base.

If you are a driven employment law attorney seeking growth in a supportive and esteemed firm, we encourage you to apply and learn more about this rewarding position.