Trueline's client is seeking an Employment & Labor Associate to join their team in Denver. This is an exciting opportunity to join a nationally recognized practice and take on significant responsibility within a cohesive team.
Other optional locations include St. Louis, Kansas City, and Atlanta. MUST BE BARRED IN STATE OF PRACTICE.
**This is NOT a litigation role. This is mostly corporate work. It is corporate work within Labor and Employment. Do not apply if litigation is your background.
Skills/Experience/Responsibilities: • 60%+ deal work (not litigation) • Employment and labor law in the context of mergers and acquisitions • Due Diligence and diligence memoranda • Disclosure Schedules • Review and drafting of employment-related representations and covenants in merger agreements • Stock and asset purchase agreements • Deal-related executive employment and separation agreements • Review and drafting of various workplace policies, rules, and handbooks for employers with operations and employees nationwide • Practice advice for management-side clients regarding various workplace laws (ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ADEA, NLRA, WARN Act)
Bar Admissions: State-Specific
What You'll Do as the Employment & Labor Associate: • Handle employment and labor law aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, drafting documents, and deal-related agreements • Review and draft workplace policies, work rules, and handbooks for nationwide employers • Provide practical advice to management-side clients on various workplace laws (ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ADEA, NLRA, WARN Act) • Manage client engagements and assume a high degree of responsibility • Collaborate with a diverse team across multiple offices and practice areas
You'll Succeed as the Mid-Level Employment & Labor Associate if you Have: • 3-6 years of experience in employment and labor law • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Superior analytical abilities • Strong interpersonal skills and work ethic • Ability to manage multiple priorities • J.D. from an accredited law school and bar admission (or eligibility) in the state of practice
Our Client Offers: • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance • Life insurance and retirement plans • Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave and PTO • Inclusive work environment that values diversity and allows employees to be themselves • Opportunities for professional development and growth • Collaborative culture in a global, innovative law firm setting • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as evidenced by various recognitions and certifications