Cross-Border Of Counsel

About the role

Ogletree Deakins has a unique opportunity in our Cross-Border practice group for an entrepreneurial, creative and experienced Associate who wants to specialize in global employment advice and counsel. The ideal candidate will have a passion for assisting multinational companies of all sizes with their labor and employment needs worldwide and advising clients on a full range of international employment issues that are unique to global workforces. We offer our attorneys multiple writing, publishing and speaking opportunities, including the opportunity to participate in our Virtual Global Employment Law Symposium and Cross-Border Catch Up podcast series. This position is fully REMOTE.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor.
• Must be and remain licensed to practice law in the United States location in which they are located, and in good standing; must meet continuing licensure requirements.
• 3+ years of relevant employment law experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (mission‑critical).
• A writing sample will be required; a sample demonstrating business‑centric advice is strongly preferred.
• Experience with at least one of the following is required (multiple strongly preferred): advice and counsel; in‑house; management‑side employment litigation.
• Native language speaking ability and/or fluency in a language other than English is a strong plus.
• Excellent analytical, “outside‑the‑box” critical thinking, and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Must be comfortable analyzing novel and complex legal issues, designing risk‑based and practical solutions where multiple, potentially conflicting laws may apply.
• Must be independent and capable of managing a high volume of different projects, task‑switching, multitasking frequently, and seeking supervision when needed.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, workflow management, and virtual communications technology platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Slack, Smartsheet, Excel, Word, iManage) required.

Pay

Wage transparency ranges (actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job‑related factors as permitted by law):

• Colorado: $185,000 – $240,000
• New York State: $230,000 – $300,000
• California: $185,000 – $300,000
• Washington: $205,000 – $275,000
• District of Columbia: $205,000 – $275,000
• Maryland (Baltimore): $185,000 – $240,000
• Illinois: $205,000 – $275,000
• Massachusetts: $205,000 – $275,000
• Minnesota: $157,500 – $200,000
• New Jersey: $205,000 – $275,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and development programs including an annual firm‑wide Attorney Retreat.
• CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement.
• Several competitive annual bonus programs.
• 401(k) plan.
• Affordable health, life, dental and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and/or health care expenses.
• Employee assistance program.
• Back‑up childcare program.
• Paid parental leave on‑ramping program.