Labor & Employment Associate — Midlevel

About the role

Venable LLP's Labor and Employment Group seeks a midlevel associate with 2+ years of experience in a law firm setting to join their practice in either the Washington, D.C. or Baltimore office.

Responsibilities

• Work on challenging matters in a collaborative environment alongside experienced practitioners who are invested in your professional growth.
• Experience in both employment litigation and counseling, including:
• Anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, retaliation, and wage-and-hour cases
• Restrictive covenant advice, including non-disclosure agreements, non-competition agreements, and non-solicitation agreements
• Internal investigations of alleged workplace misconduct
• Related employment policy drafting experience, including employee handbooks and employment offer letters
• Prior matter experience with traditional labor matters such as collective bargaining, and union member arbitration is a plus, but not required.
• Provide business-oriented, strategic advice to clients.

Requirements

• Hold a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to, and in good standing with, the relevant jurisdiction's bar.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Superior organizational abilities.
• An outstanding academic record.

Qualifications

• Intellectual curiosity.
• A knack for finding practical solutions to complex problems.
• Eager to take the lead on depositions, hearings, and mediations.

Skills

• Strategic thinking.
• Complex problem-solving.
• Effective communication.
• Research and writing skills.
• Organizational abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits at all levels.
• Comprehensive professional development.
• Hands-on mentoring from senior practitioners.

Pay

The salary range for associate positions is $215,000 to $355,000 per year, depending upon associate level. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of job-related factors including, but not limited to, years of related experience, level of education, skills, credentials and certifications, responsibilities and performance.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Mentorship from senior practitioners.

Contact Information

To apply, please submit a resume, law school transcripts, and a brief cover letter noting your preferred office location (Washington, D.C. or Baltimore).

Venable LLP is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on Venable's commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit our inclusion and opportunity policy.