Trueline's client is seeking an Employment & Labor Associate to join their team in Denver. This is an exciting opportunity to join a nationally recognized practice and take on significant responsibility within a cohesive team.
Other optional locations include St. Louis, Kansas City, and Atlanta. MUST BE BARRED IN STATE OF PRACTICE.
**This is NOT a litigation role. This is mostly corporate work. It is corporate work within Labor and Employment. Do not apply if litigation is your background.
Skills/Experience/Responsibilities:
· 60%+ deal work (not litigation)
· Employment and labor law in the context of mergers and acquisitions
· Due Diligence and diligence memoranda
· Disclosure Schedules
· Review and drafting of employment-related representations and covenants in merger agreements
· Stock and asset purchase agreements
· Deal-related executive employment and separation agreements
· Review and drafting of various workplace policies, rules, and handbooks for employers with operations and employees nationwide
· Practice advice for management-side clients regarding various workplace laws (ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ADEA, NLRA, WARN Act)
Bar Admissions: State-Specific
What You'll Do as the Employment & Labor Associate:
• Handle employment and labor law aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, drafting documents, and deal-related agreements
• Review and draft workplace policies, work rules, and handbooks for nationwide employers
• Provide practical advice to management-side clients on various workplace laws (ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ADEA, NLRA, WARN Act)
• Manage client engagements and assume a high degree of responsibility
• Collaborate with a diverse team across multiple offices and practice areas
You'll Succeed as the Mid-Level Employment & Labor Associate if you Have:
• 3-6 years of experience in employment and labor law
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Superior analytical abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and work ethic
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• J.D. from an accredited law school and bar admission (or eligibility) in the state of practice
Our Client Offers:
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and retirement plans
• Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave and PTO
• Inclusive work environment that values diversity and allows employees to be themselves
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Collaborative culture in a global, innovative law firm setting
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as evidenced by various recognitions and certifications
