Senior Associate or Counsel – Labor & Employment Practice – New Jersey Office

Senior Associate or Counsel - Labor & Employment Practice - New Jersey Office

An Am Law 100 Law Firm is offering an exciting full-time (preferred) or part-time (considered) opportunity for a Senior Associate or Counsel-level attorney in our Labor & Employment Practice based in New Jersey. We provide competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, consistently ranking among the top firms in the Am Law Global 100. This role offers the chance to work with a diverse range of clients across various industries throughout the country.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience advising employers in New Jersey and New York on all aspects of employment law, including wage and hour issues, reasonable accommodations, leave management, and enforcement of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. Experience in drafting employee handbooks, employment contracts, and restrictive covenant agreements is essential. Candidates should also have experience responding to administrative claims and audits, as well as conducting internal audits. While due diligence experience is preferred, it is not mandatory. Litigation experience is a plus, but the primary focus of this position will be on counseling.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate strong academic performance in law school, possess excellent interpersonal, writing, and analytical skills, and have a keen attention to detail. Candidates must be in good standing with the New Jersey and New York State Bars.

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample.