Mid-Senior Level Associate, Employment Group

About the role

The Employment Group at Fenwick is seeking an associate with 5+ years of employment law experience in both litigation and counseling for their New York office.

Responsibilities

• Advising employers (including and especially early and mid-stage start-up companies) on a wide variety of employment law issues, including, but not limited to, wage/hour, terminations, reductions in force, leaves of absence, workplace investigations, worker classification assessments, and preparation or review of employment agreements and policies, including offer letters, handbooks, compensation plans, and separation agreements.
• Managing single plaintiff as well as complex cases in litigation.
• Having significant command of employment law, including and especially New York State and local employment laws, with a business-minded approach to problem solving for clients.

Requirements

• Strong litigation skills, including experience managing single plaintiff as well as complex cases.
• Top academic credentials and NY bar membership.

Qualifications

Candidates should have top academics and NY bar membership.

Skills

A strong background in employment law, including New York State and local employment laws, and a business-minded approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellbeing

Pay

The anticipated range for this position is $365,000 - $390,000 depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Schedule

Not specified.