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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$103K - $125K *

Champion employee relations by managing grievances, contract compliance, and investigations in a unionized environment. Collaborate with leadership to foster positive union relationships and ensure a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$103K - $125K *

Drive effective labor relations strategies to enhance employee engagement, manage grievances, and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements while fostering positive relationships with un...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving strategic growth through innovative business development initiatives. Collaborate with leaders to enhance client relationships and execute impactful marketing strategies tha...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$87K *

Join a dynamic legal team where you'll conduct in-depth research, support case preparation, and leverage advanced Relativity skills to drive successful outcomes in complex cases across various jurisdi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$87K *

Empower a dynamic legal team by conducting thorough research, drafting key documents, and providing invaluable support on cases. This role requires expertise in Relativity and a proactive approach to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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Unlock your potential by independently managing high-stakes insurance defense cases. Seamlessly collaborate with colleagues, confidently take depositions, and present arguments in courts while progres...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$112K - $165K *

Transform your career by leading HR compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with employment laws and internal policies. Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risks, enhance processes, and promo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$112K - $165K *

Transform compliance practices by leading HR initiatives that align with employment laws. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risks, enhance policies, and ensure adherence to regulations while fos...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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Drive compliance excellence by leading HR initiatives that align with employment laws and internal policies. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risks, implement training, and enhance documentatio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$112K - $165K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. As a key player, you'll enhance HR policies, conduct audits, and provide training, all while collaborating wit...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$112K - $165K *

Champion compliance excellence by leading HR initiatives that align with federal, state, and local laws. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risks, enhance policies, and ensure effective training...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$112K - $165K *

Lead the HR compliance function, ensuring alignment with employment laws and internal policies. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risks, enhance practices, and support informed decision-making w...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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Shape the future of HR compliance by leading initiatives that ensure alignment with employment laws and internal policies. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify risks, enhance practices, and promo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$112K - $165K *

Manage and enhance HR compliance functions, ensuring alignment with employment laws and internal policies. Collaborate with leadership to identify risks, develop training, and implement effective comp...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$112K - $165K *

Transform the HR compliance landscape by ensuring alignment with employment laws and internal policies. Collaborate with leadership to identify risks, enhance training, and drive compliance initiative...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$112K - $165K *

Shape the future of HR compliance by leading initiatives that ensure alignment with employment laws and internal policies. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify risks, enhance practices, and promo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$112K - $165K *

Lead our HR compliance initiatives by ensuring alignment with employment laws and internal policies. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify risks, enhance practices, and deliver training, while mai...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$112K - $165K *

Shape the future of HR compliance by leading initiatives that ensure alignment with employment laws and internal policies. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify risks, enhance practices, and promo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$112K - $165K *

Drive compliance excellence by leading HR initiatives that align with employment laws and internal policies. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risks, enhance practices, and ensure a culture of a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$112K - $165K *

Transform compliance practices by leading HR initiatives that align with employment laws. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risks, enhance policies, and ensure a compliant workplace culture whil...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$112K - $165K *

Optimize HR compliance by leading initiatives that ensure alignment with employment laws and internal policies. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risks, enhance training, and maintain documentat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$112K - $165K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. As a key advisor, you'll enhance HR policies and practices, conduct audits, and provide training to foster a c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.