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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$95K - $115K *

Transform legal strategies by managing cases with urgency and precision. Leverage your trial experience to drive outcomes, maintain organized documentation, and ensure compliance with legal standards...

Alpharetta, GARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $141K *

Champion innovative legal solutions for healthcare stakeholders, advising on corporate, regulatory, and operational matters. Engage in healthcare transactions, compliance, and health data commercializ...

St. Petersburg, FLRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Empower clients by managing high-stakes Lemon Law litigation, guiding cases from strategy to trial. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver exceptional legal representation for manufacturers and co...

California, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K *

Engage in a year-long fellowship for recent law school graduates, assisting with pivotal public interest cases while developing skills in legal research, writing, and strategic litigation, alongside e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

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RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$92K - $124K *

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Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $168K *

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United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$70K - $96K *

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United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $170K *

Elevate your career by managing conflict resolution processes for new business. Collaborate with attorneys to ensure compliance with ethical standards while analyzing and processing conflict inquiries...

New York, NYRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Lead the HRIS implementation and support, ensuring data integrity and compliance. Collaborate with HR leadership on strategic planning, manage system upgrades, and enhance HR processes through data an...

Monroe, MIRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$200K - $398K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$178K - $225K *

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$118K - $186K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

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Detroit, MIRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $90K *

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Human Resources Generalist, where you'll support leaders and employees in a fast-paced environment, focusing on employee relations, performance management, and HR pro...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

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Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Transform your litigation career by managing cases from inception to trial. Join a collaborative team in Northern California, where you’ll take ownership, develop strategies, and gain meaningful court...

California, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $139K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $125K *

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San Diego, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.