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...

4 days ago

  •   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...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $200K *

Engage in diverse labor and employment litigation, providing expert counsel on federal and state laws. Collaborate with partners and clients, enhancing your skills in a supportive environment while ad...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Engage in employment law by providing strategic advice, managing litigation, and supporting HR initiatives. Collaborate with a dynamic team to navigate complex legal landscapes and ensure compliance w...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert employment law guidance, supporting diverse client needs, and managing litigation phases while fostering collaboration in a dynamic environment...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by providing expert employment law guidance, supporting diverse HR functions, and managing litigation phases. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver strategic legal advice and ens...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by providing expert employment law guidance, supporting diverse HR functions, and managing litigation phases while collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver strategic legal so...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Empower clients by providing expert employment law guidance, supporting HR initiatives, and managing litigation phases. Collaborate with a dynamic team to navigate complex legal landscapes and ensure...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Champion your career by providing expert employment law advice, supporting diverse HR functions, and managing litigation phases. Collaborate with a dynamic team to navigate complex legal landscapes an...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by providing expert employment law guidance, supporting diverse HR functions, and managing litigation phases. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver strategic legal advice and ens...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by providing expert employment law guidance, supporting diverse HR functions, and managing litigation phases while collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver strategic legal so...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by providing expert employment law advice, supporting diverse HR functions, and managing litigation phases. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver strategic insights and ensu...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $105K *

Transform employment law practices by providing expert legal advice, supporting HR initiatives, and managing litigation phases. Collaborate with a dynamic team to navigate complex legal landscapes and...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert employment law guidance, supporting diverse client needs, and executing litigation strategies while fostering collaboration and proactive legal solutio...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Analyze employment law issues, provide strategic advice, and manage litigation phases while collaborating with diverse teams to support clients in HR and compliance matters...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in labor and employment law, managing diverse litigation cases while providing expert HR counseling. Collaborate with a supportive team to drive impactful results in federal and state...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to tackling complex labor and employment issues. Leverage your litigation expertise in a collaborative environment, while mentoring and growing alongside experienced partn...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining labor and employment law through innovative litigation. Leverage your 2-5 years of experience in diverse employment matters while collaborating with mentors in a supporti...

Today

  •   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...

2 weeks 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...

5 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

$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...

3 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

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.