Labor and Employment Associate

Labor and Employment Associate - Competitive Salary - New York, United States (hybrid)An established global Am Law 50 full-service law firm is seeking to expand its Labor and Employment practice. The firm advises a diverse client base ranging from multinational corporations to high-growth businesses, supporting them on complex legal, regulatory and commercial matters.With a reputation for delivering pragmatic, business-focused advice, the firm combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative and forward-thinking approach. Its teams work closely across jurisdictions and practice areas, providing integrated solutions on both contentious and advisory mandates.RoleThis position offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of employment matters, supporting both contentious and advisory work for a diverse client base including corporates, financial institutions and multinational organisations.You will work closely with senior lawyers on complex and often high-profile matters, while also gaining exposure to direct client interaction and responsibility for key workstreams.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport employment litigation matters, including drafting motions, managing discovery and preparing cases for hearing or trialAssist with fact investigations, evidence analysis and deposition preparationAdvise clients on day-to-day employment issues, policies and regulatory complianceDraft employment agreements, policies and internal documentationConduct legal research and produce clear, structured analysisWork closely with senior lawyers on complex and often high-profile mattersCollaborate across practice areas on multi-disciplinary mandatesKey SkillsQualified lawyer admitted and in good standing in a U.S. jurisdictionMid-level associate with hands-on experience across employment litigation and advisory matters, including managing key stages of casesExposure to employment litigation, including managing key stages such as discovery, motions and case preparationFamiliarity with advising on a range of employment issues, including workplace policies, disputes and regulatory complianceStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with excellent attention to detailClear and confident written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentCollaborative mindset, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider teamStrong academic backgroundBenefits Exposure to high-quality, complex work across a global client baseCollaborative and inclusive team culture with strong mentorship and developmentStructured training and clear progression pathwaysOpportunity to work alongside recognised leaders in the fieldCompetitive compensation aligned with market standardsThis is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to develop their career within a well-established international platform, gaining exposure to sophisticated matters while working in a supportive and high-performing environment.To find out more information, please reach out to Zach (zward@chisquare-group.com) for a confidential discussion.By applying to this advert you agree to your personal details being held on file in relation to this and other future relevant opportunities.