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Employment & Labor Associate Attorney

Atlanta, GADirect hirePosted August 4, 2026

$225k to $345k

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EMPLOYMENT & LABOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Locations: Atlanta, GA; Charleston, SC; Short Hills, NJ

A leading international AmLaw firm is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its Employment & Labor practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney with employment litigation and counseling experience to work directly with clients, collaborate closely with partners, and play a key role in sophisticated employment matters. The successful candidate will join a highly regarded team known for its practical, business-focused advice and strong litigation capabilities.

Candidate Profile

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day employment and human resources counseling to clients
  • Review, analyze, and draft employment agreements, employee handbooks, workplace policies, severance agreements, and related employment documentation
  • Handle employment litigation matters, including single-plaintiff and class action lawsuits, ERISA claims, wage and hour class actions, and administrative charges
  • Take and defend depositions, manage written discovery, draft and argue motions, and examine witnesses at trial
  • Advise clients on sensitive personnel matters and assist with policy development, review, and implementation
  • Support traditional labor matters and proceedings involving the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
  • Conduct employment-related due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, including reviewing employment provisions in asset and stock purchase agreements
  • Play a key role in developing litigation strategy and case management
  • Conduct and support internal investigations
  • Assist the team with additional employment and labor matters as needed

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside accomplished Employment & Labor attorneys who are recognized for their strategic counseling and successful litigation outcomes. The team advises both domestic and multinational organizations on a broad range of workforce-related issues and disputes. Attorneys in this practice receive meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and hands-on experience with complex employment matters in a collaborative and supportive environment. The firm is committed to professional development, mentorship, and long-term career growth.

As one of the largest law firms in the world, our client provides an excellent platform for professional growth, with access to high-profile clients, complex litigation matters, and opportunities to collaborate across their diverse teams of seasoned attorneys. With a collegial work culture and a strong commitment to associate development, this is an ideal opportunity for an attorney who's ready to take their litigation practice to the next level.

Compensation & Benefits

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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