Labor & Employment Associate (Attorney) - Hartford or Stamford

About the role

A highly regarded Am Law 200 firm is seeking a mid- to senior-level Labor & Employment Associate to join its growing team in Hartford or Stamford. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney who wants to build a sophisticated and well-rounded labor and employment practice while working within one of the most respected firm cultures in the country.

Responsibilities

• Multistate employment counseling and compliance advice
• Workplace investigations and sensitive personnel matters
• Employment aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions
• Drafting and advising on employee handbooks, policies, agreements, and related materials
• Defending employment litigation in state and federal court
• Managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, and briefing dispositive motions
• Representing clients before administrative agencies
• Supervising junior attorneys and legal staff

Requirements

• At least three years of labor and employment experience
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent research, writing, analytical, and project management skills
• Experience providing practical, business-oriented client advice
• Knowledge of Connecticut state and federal court procedures
• The ability to manage multiple matters effectively and work collaboratively within a team environment

Qualifications

• Connecticut Bar admission or eligibility for admission upon hire
• Workplace investigation experience and admission in multiple jurisdictions are a plus

Skills

• Proven ability to handle complex cases
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Bonus program
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Generous parental leave
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Reasonable billable hour goal, including credit for pro bono work and approved DEI activities
• Flexible PTO approach without rigid caps

Pay

Compensation and benefits package is highly competitive.

Schedule

The firm offers a hybrid work model with strong emphasis on meaningful in-person collaboration.

Benefits

• Mansfield Rule Certified Plus status
• Recognized among the Best Places to Work in Connecticut

Pay

The firm offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

Application

To apply, please provide a resume, law school transcript, and two writing samples (preferably briefs not edited by others). A cover letter is appreciated but not required. All applications are confidential and NOT shared with employers without the candidate's permission.