Labor & Employment Associate

Cozen O'Connor seeks an attorney with four to six years of experience to join the Labor & Employment Department in the New York office. The ideal candidate will have experience representing employers in federal and state courts, arbitration proceedings, and before government agencies. Traditional labor experience is a plus. Preferred Experience Includes: Advising employers on a wide range of employment law matters including: • Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims. • Wage and hour compliance and disputes, including class and collective actions. • Compliance with the FMLA, ADA, and other federal, state, and local leave laws. • Breach of contract and whistleblower claims. • Enforcement and defense of noncompete and non-solicitation agreements. Preferred Qualifications: • Defending and/or taking depositions • New Jersey Bar Admission (in addition to New York) • Traditional Labor Law Experience Must have excellent academic credentials, writing and oral advocacy skills. Active NY license in good standing required. The salary range for this position is $230,000 - $265,000 and represents the Firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications