Senior Employment Litigation Associate

National Law Firm

Senior Employment Litigation Associate

Midtown NYC Office

Salary: $275K - $325K

Hybrid Schedule: 2 remote days per week

Job Summary:

National Law Firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Employment Litigation Associate to join a sophisticated and growing employment law practice. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with employers on complex workplace issues, provide strategic legal counsel, and handle high-profile litigation matters from inception through resolution.

What You'll Do:

As a key member of the team, you will advise and represent employers across a broad spectrum of employment law matters, including:

• Counseling clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Advising on wage and hour issues, paid sick leave requirements, discrimination and retaliation claims, and emerging workplace issues involving artificial intelligence
• Representing employers in federal and state courts, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative proceedings
• Managing all aspects of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, witness preparation, and motion practice
• Drafting and arguing substantive and dispositive motions
• Conducting workplace investigations and fact-finding efforts
• Preparing responses to administrative charges and agency inquiries
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment agreements, severance agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, and other employment-related contracts

What You'll Bring:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to practice in New York
• 7-12 years of employment law experience
• Significant experience advising employers and handling employment-related litigation
• Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Experience managing multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local employment law compliance requirements
• A practical, business-focused approach to client service and problem-solving

Why This Opportunity?

This position offers meaningful client contact, sophisticated legal work, and a clear path for continued professional growth. You will collaborate with accomplished attorneys, work directly with decision-makers, and help employers navigate today's increasingly complex workplace landscape.

If you're an experienced employment attorney looking for a platform to grow your practice and make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply.

Contact DNA Partners confidentially to learn more about this opportunity.