Explore Labor & Employment Associate Jobs

Find Labor & Employment Associate opportunities with employers seeking experienced legal professionals. These roles may involve advising businesses on workplace matters, representing clients in employment disputes, and helping organizations understand labor and employment laws. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, making it easier to explore opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.

What Labor & Employment Associates Do

Labor and employment associates support clients on issues such as workplace policies, hiring and termination, discrimination and harassment claims, wage and hour compliance, employee leave, and labor relations. Depending on the position, responsibilities may include legal research, drafting agreements and memoranda, preparing for hearings or trials, conducting investigations, and counseling clients on risk and compliance.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers often look for a law degree, admission to the relevant bar, strong legal writing and research skills, and experience with employment matters or litigation. Client communication, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing deadlines are also valuable. Requirements vary by employer, practice area, and seniority.

Explore Your Next Legal Opportunity

Whether your background is in employment counseling, workplace investigations, labor relations, or litigation, explore Labor & Employment Associate jobs on Ladders. Compare roles, review employer requirements, and find vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

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$145K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in labor and employment law. Leverage your expertise in employment litigation and counseling to provide high-level legal services while engaging with clients...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team handling complex labor and employment matters, providing expert counsel, litigation support, and strategic advice to diverse employers across various indu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$210K - $240K *

Empower employers by managing complex workplace disputes and litigation. Collaborate with seasoned practitioners to represent diverse clients, ensuring compliance and effective legal strategies in lab...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$154K - $185K *

Champion the future of employment law by providing expert counsel and litigation support. Collaborate with a dynamic team to manage complex cases and deliver exceptional legal services to diverse clie...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to defending and litigating employment-related claims while providing expert legal counsel to employers across various scenarios. Thrive in a dynamic environment where you...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$230K - $250K *

Champion the defense of employment-related claims while advising employers on legal matters. Engage in litigation, mediation, and training, ensuring compliance with labor laws and fostering a collabor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Transform your career by defending and litigating diverse employment claims while advising employers on labor law issues. Engage in court representation and mediation, ensuring compliance and excellen...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$145K - $190K *

Elevate your career by defending and litigating diverse employment claims while advising employers on labor law issues. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, representing clients in court and administ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by defending and litigating employment-related claims while advising employers on labor law issues. Join a dynamic team focused on excellence in a fast-paced legal environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$230K - $280K *

Lead the defense of employment-related claims, provide expert counsel, and manage litigation processes. Oversee a variety of employment law matters while ensuring compliance and delivering exceptional...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer in employment law by defending and litigating diverse claims while advising employers on complex legal matters. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment to ensure excellence in representation a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Champion employment law by defending diverse lawsuits and advising employers on regulations, ensuring compliance and resolution of disputes while fostering a collaborative legal environment...

Indianapolis, INRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$192K - $255K *

Join a team that's dedicated to defending and litigating employment claims while providing counsel and training. Your expertise will help navigate complex legal landscapes and empower employers in div...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$230K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to defend and litigate employment-related lawsuits while advising employers on labor law issues. Engage in complex cases and contribute to strategic solutions in a fast-paced legal...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$182K - $240K *

Engage in dynamic employment law practice, handling litigation and advisory work. Collaborate with diverse teams to support compliance and strategic initiatives, ensuring employers navigate complex le...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$145K - $200K *

Shape labor and employment law solutions for premier clients by providing strategic advice and handling complex litigation. Engage in diverse practice areas while fostering client relationships and co...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $200K *

Contribute to a dynamic litigation team addressing employment law issues, including FEHA, wage & hour, and class actions. Engage with sophisticated clients while managing complex cases in a collaborat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $115K *

Drive impactful legal solutions by advising employers on compliance, litigation, and workplace investigations. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance your management-side practice in a supportive...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team to elevate your career in labor and employment law. This role offers the chance to engage with clients and manage complex litigation while providing strategic legal counsel in a fa...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to provide high-level legal services in labor and employment law. Engage with clients and agencies, manage litigation, and contribute to a collaborative environment while developin...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Transform the landscape of labor and employment law by providing expert legal services, managing complex cases, and engaging with clients and agencies. This role offers a dynamic environment for proac...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$235K - $360K *

Support a dynamic team in addressing complex Wage & Hour and class action matters. Bring your expertise to help clients navigate legal challenges while ensuring compliance and advocating for employer...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$225K - $300K *

Empower your career by managing complex California employment litigation, including class actions and PAGA cases. Collaborate with a dynamic team, handling all stages from discovery to case strategy...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$225K - $300K *

Join a dynamic team to manage complex California employment litigation, including class actions and PAGA cases. This role offers hands-on experience in all litigation stages, fostering collaboration a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Transform your legal career by managing complex labor and employment cases. Join a dynamic team focused on innovative solutions for diverse clients, handling litigation and strategic legal matters in...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Labor & Employment Associate do?question toggle

    A Labor & Employment Associate advises clients on workplace laws and employment practices, and may handle matters such as workplace investigations, compliance, labor relations, and employment litigation. Duties vary by employer and role.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Labor & Employment Associate jobs?question toggle

    Most roles require a law degree and active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction. Employers may also seek experience in employment law, litigation, counseling, or workplace investigations, along with strong research, writing, and communication skills.

  • What kinds of matters do Labor & Employment Associates work on?question toggle

    Associates may work on discrimination and harassment claims, wage and hour issues, employee leave, workplace policies, hiring and termination, labor relations, and employment disputes.

  • How can I find Labor & Employment Associate jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Labor & Employment Associate listings on Ladders, where vetted professional opportunities pay $100,000 or more. Review each posting for salary details, qualifications, location, and practice-area requirements.