About this role
Employment Law Attorney
Join an established law firm seeking an experienced Employment Law Attorney to represent and advise employers on a broad range of workplace legal matters. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who enjoys a combination of employment litigation, proactive client counseling, and developing practical legal solutions for businesses.
The ideal candidate will bring strong litigation experience, a thorough understanding of New York and federal employment laws, and the ability to independently manage complex matters while providing strategic guidance to clients.
Employment Law Attorney Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
- Performance-based bonuses and long-term advancement opportunities
- Supportive, collegial, and professional team environment
- Direct exposure to complex, high-impact employment litigation
Employment Law Attorney Requirements & Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active New York Bar admission
- 7–12 years of employment law experience
- Experience representing employers in employment litigation and workplace disputes
- Strong knowledge of federal, New York State, and local employment laws, including discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour regulations
- Experience advising employers on employment compliance and risk management
- Excellent legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and case management skills
Employment Law Attorney Responsibilities
- Represent employers in state and federal employment litigation, arbitration, and mediation
- Handle discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and breach of contract disputes
- Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions, and manage pleadings and discovery
- Conduct depositions, witness interviews, and workplace investigations
- Prepare responses to EEOC and other administrative agency charges
- Counsel employers on workplace policies, employment compliance, and emerging legal issues
- Draft and negotiate employment agreements, restrictive covenants, and severance agreements
- Advise clients on evolving workplace regulations, including the use of artificial intelligence in employment practices