Labor & Employment Mid-Senior Litigation Associate

Responsibilities

• Litigating restrictive covenant and trade secret disputes, including matters involving injunctive relief
• Advising on executive mobility issues, including onboarding, departures, and incentive arrangements
• Counseling clients on employment compliance, risk management, and sensitive personnel issues
• Supporting employment aspects of M&A transactions, including diligence, integration, and ongoing portfolio company support
• Assisting with internal investigations involving whistleblower or reputational concerns

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in labor and employment litigation or commercial litigation involving employment-related issues
• Experience with restrictive covenant disputes, trade secrets, or unfair competition matters strongly preferred
• Experience supporting injunction proceedings or other expedited litigation preferred
• Strong drafting and writing skills, including experience with briefs and motions
• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work product under tight deadlines
• Ability to work effectively with corporate clients, private equity sponsors, and senior business leaders
• Ownership mindset with intellectual curiosity, strong problem-solving instincts, and the ability to analyze complex issues quickly and exercise sound judgment
• Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms

Qualifications

• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar is required

Skills

• Ownership mindset with intellectual curiosity, strong problem-solving instincts, and the ability to analyze complex issues quickly and exercise sound judgment
• Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms

Benefits

• Competitive salary with hours and merit bonus opportunities
• Billable hours credit for pro bono work

Pay

• Competitive salary with hours and merit bonus opportunities

Schedule

• Hybrid work schedule available

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