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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$66K - $110K *

Transform your legal career through hands-on training and mentorship in family law. Join a dynamic team, gain courtroom experience, and prepare for a successful transition to an Associate Attorney rol...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $138K *

Unlock your potential by joining a dynamic residency program, gaining hands-on experience in family law, courtroom advocacy, and client management while preparing for a successful transition to an Ass...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$66K - $152K *

Join a dynamic team to gain hands-on experience in family law through a comprehensive residency program, preparing you for a successful transition to an Associate Attorney role while receiving mentors...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading full-cycle recruiting and strategic sourcing for lateral attorneys, enhancing firm growth through relationship building and innovative candidate engagement...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Drive full-cycle recruiting and strategic sourcing to enhance firm growth by identifying and building relationships with lateral partners and attorneys, ensuring a strong pipeline for both staff and p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $170K *

Unlock your legal potential by overseeing civil litigation and ensuring compliance with procedural standards. Join a dynamic team focused on timely execution, client communication, and effective risk...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $150K *

Unlock potential by configuring and supporting Relativity environments, standardizing workflows, and resolving technical issues to enhance eDiscovery services across multiple projects and teams...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing eDiscovery services by configuring and supporting Relativity environments, standardizing workflows, and resolving technical issues across multiple engagement...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Advance your legal career by joining a dynamic team focused on transactional work, corporate agreements, and real estate. Collaborate with experienced professionals while enhancing your skills in a su...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by joining a dynamic Litigation Practice Group, handling complex Commercial and Estates Litigation. Collaborate with experienced lawyers and develop client relationships while mana...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $165K *

Grow your career within a dynamic Disputes Group, leveraging your civil and commercial litigation expertise to deliver innovative solutions for clients while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary te...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Engage in dynamic legal practice by advocating for clients, managing litigation, and collaborating with a dedicated team. Leverage your skills to drive successful outcomes while embracing continuous l...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $100K *

Join a dynamic legal team as an Associate Attorney, where you'll manage litigation cases, advocate for clients, and collaborate with colleagues to drive successful outcomes while enhancing your legal...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $125K *

Drive legal excellence by advocating for clients, managing litigation, and collaborating with a dynamic team. Embrace opportunities for growth while ensuring compliance and effective communication in...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage complex civil litigation cases, collaborate with seasoned trial lawyers, and gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment focused on professional growth and m...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to manage complex civil litigation cases, collaborate with seasoned trial lawyers, and gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment focused on professional growth and mentorshi...

Austin, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$203K - $291K *

Unlock potential by joining a firmwide team to support litigation procedures and processes, focusing on California and federal court practice, while becoming a key resource for procedural guidance acr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $123K *

Transform HR practices by serving as a strategic partner and recruiter, enhancing employee relations, and driving effective training programs while ensuring compliance with employment laws and best pr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$170K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing lawyer training through comprehensive program development and implementation. Collaborate with senior leaders to drive strategic training initiatives and supp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of toxic tort and asbestos litigation. Leverage your legal expertise in a collaborative environment, managing cases from discovery to trial while contributing to...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$107K - $123K *

Join a dedicated team to lead immigration legal services, overseeing staff and clinics while advocating for low-income clients. Drive impactful change through collaboration with healthcare professiona...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Transform the immigration landscape by advising clients, formulating strategies, and leading a team in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with experts to enhance client relationships and drive busines...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $120K *

Analyze and interpret complex workforce data to identify wage and hour patterns, providing actionable insights to legal teams. Collaborate in a flexible hybrid work environment to support litigation a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $120K *

Unlock analytical insights by evaluating payroll and HR data to mitigate wage exposure. Collaborate with legal teams to translate complex statistical analyses into clear, actionable findings for clien...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $120K *

Analyze and optimize wage and hour data to support legal practices, collaborating closely with attorneys to deliver actionable insights, ensure data integrity, and communicate complex data findings ef...

3 weeks ago

  •   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.