Mid-level Employment and Labor Associate Attorney

Practice Area: Employment Law - General, Job Type: Attorney,Firm Type: Law Firm, Experience: 3 Years, Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a mid-level EmploymentLabor Associate Attorney with three to six years of experience to join its nationally recognized EmploymentLabor practice. The position offers significant responsibility within a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in employment and labor law, particularly in mergers and acquisitions, workplace policy drafting, and providing management-side legal counsel.Location:Kansas City, MissouriDuties:Provide legal counsel in employment and labor law matters during mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, drafting of employment-related representations, and deal-related executive employment and separation agreements.Review and draft workplace policies, work rules, and employee handbooks for companies with nationwide operations.Advise management-side clients on workplace laws, including ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ADEA, NLRA, and WARN Act.Manage client engagements with significant responsibility, ensuring high-quality service and legal advice.Communicate effectively with clients and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Requirements:3 to 6 years of experience in employment and labor law.Strong written and oral communication skills.Excellent analytical and client-management abilities.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.Education:Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.Certifications:Active membership in the state bar where the position is located.Skills:Experience with employment law in mergers and acquisitions.Proficiency in drafting employment agreements, workplace policies, and handbooks.Knowledge of workplace regulations such as ADA, FMLA, and FLSA.Strong legal research and drafting abilities.Benefits:Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans.Flexible time off, including paid Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays.Supportive work environment promoting diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance. The law office opened twenty-four years ago. They represent clients in the western section of Missouri including, Iowa, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Over seventy-five skilled attorneys comprise the Missouri-based practice. There are eight areas of practice. A few of their practice disciplines are corporate-commercial, banking law, mergers-acquisitions, litigation, and commodities law. Attorneys are dedicated to community service. They are committed to pro-bono work and volunteer in a variety of charitable events. Likewise, they endorse many youth centered organizations such as Junior Achievement, Jewish Family and Children's Services, and The Bridge Home for Children.