About this role
Labor & Employment Transactional Associate Attorney
Full time
Dallas, TX
Labor & Employment Transactional Associate Attorney
AmLaw 100 Opportunity
Compensation
235,000 – 345,000+
A premier national law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Transactional Associate Attorney to join its Dallas office.
This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising private equity sponsors, corporate clients, and executive leadership teams on sophisticated employment matters arising in connection with mergers and acquisitions, executive transitions, and other strategic transactions.
Ideal Background
- 3–6 years of labor & employment, executive compensation, employee benefits, or corporate transactional experience gained at a sophisticated law firm
- Experience supporting the labor and employment aspects of mergers, acquisitions, private equity investments, and other corporate transactions
- Experience conducting employment due diligence and advising clients regarding employment-related risks and liabilities in transactional settings
- Experience drafting and negotiating executive employment agreements, separation agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, and related employment documentation
- Experience advising clients regarding executive mobility, non-competition agreements, non-solicitation obligations, and trade secret protection
- Experience supporting post-transaction workforce integration, executive transitions, and sensitive personnel matters
- Experience advising senior executives and corporate leadership regarding employment, governance, and workforce-related issues is preferred
- Experience working with private equity sponsors and corporate deal teams on matters impacting transaction value and risk allocation is a plus
- Strong drafting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage sensitive, high-stakes matters requiring discretion, strategic judgment, and responsiveness
- Excellent academic credentials
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
- Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted
Why This Opportunity
- Sophisticated labor & employment transactional platform
- Significant exposure to private equity and M&A transactions
- Opportunity to advise on executive mobility and strategic workforce matters
- Significant client interaction and responsibility
- Strong mentorship and professional development
- Collaborative AmLaw 100 environment
Confidential inquiries are always welcome.
This opportunity is for talent aligned with the firm’s goals and culture. If you’re considering a move, a confidential conversation can help you understand compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others on the market.