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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$135K - $145K *

Advance your career by managing complex insurance litigation cases, developing strategies, and providing strategic legal advice. Collaborate with clients and drive firm growth in a dynamic, hybrid wor...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services in complex insurance litigation. Manage cases from intake to trial, develop strategies, and provide strategic advice while contrib...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$170K - $180K *

Drive your career forward by joining a dynamic team focused on complex insurance coverage and litigation. Collaborate with experienced attorneys to tackle high-stakes cases and enhance your legal expe...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Transform your legal career by joining a dynamic litigation team focused on personal injury, product liability, and more. Gain invaluable trial experience while collaborating with seasoned professiona...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$165K - $250K *

Join a dynamic EPL litigation team, leveraging 5+ years of experience to manage cases, engage clients, and drive successful outcomes in a collaborative environment. Your proactive approach and strong...

Los Angeles, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $240K *

Transform your legal career by managing diverse Labor & Employment cases. Collaborate with seasoned attorneys while providing strategic advice and representation to clients in a fully remote environme...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$220K - $240K *

Shape the future of labor relations by managing diverse employment matters, providing strategic counsel, and representing clients in litigation. Collaborate with a dynamic team in a fully remote envir...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $200K *

Optimize workplace strategies by leveraging your 5+ years of employment law expertise. Collaborate directly with clients on diverse issues ranging from compliance to internal investigations while ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $200K *

Manage diverse employment law issues, providing strategic client guidance, drafting agreements, and representing clients before agencies. Ideal for a proactive attorney ready for significant responsib...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to represent clients in complex IP disputes, including trademark and patent litigation. Collaborate with professionals in a supportive environment while furthering your career in i...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$113K - $142K *

Join a team that's dedicated to fostering your growth as a junior litigation associate, gaining invaluable courtroom experience across diverse practice areas while receiving mentorship and resources t...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$225K *

Join a team that's reshaping employment law through innovative counseling and collaboration on high-stakes transactions. Collaborate with global clients and enhance your expertise in a dynamic, suppor...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$225K *

Join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in advising on employment law within corporate transactions, providing tailored legal solutions to diverse clients while enhancing your professional exper...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$225K *

Help us deliver exceptional legal services in employment law. Join a dynamic team focused on transactional work, providing expert counsel in corporate transactions and employee relations, while collab...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$225K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team that offers expert legal counsel on employment matters, focusing on mergers, acquisitions, and strategic client partnerships in a non-litigation environme...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$225K *

Join a team dedicated to providing expert legal counsel in labor and employment matters. Engage in diverse, non-litigation work involving corporate transactions and client collaboration while leveragi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$225K *

Champion your legal career in a dynamic practice focused on labor and employment issues, catering to diverse clients through complex transactions and collaborations. Join a motivated team providing in...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$225K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert legal services in employment law, focusing on corporate transactions and comprehensive client counseling. Leverage your experience to tackle complex la...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$225K *

Join a team that champions excellence in executive compensation and employment law. Collaborate with diverse clients on transactional matters, offering expert insights and tailored solutions in a dyna...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$225K *

Join a dynamic team to provide expert labor and employment counsel in corporate transactions, focusing on drafting agreements and advising clients on employment relationships. Collaborate closely acro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $150K *

Drive impactful employment and labor legal strategies, managing disputes and providing expert guidance to HR and leadership across a multi-state workforce. Collaborate effectively to ensure compliance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $150K *

Champion effective employment practices by providing legal guidance on disputes, compliance, and HR matters. Collaborate with leadership to ensure sound decision-making and manage litigation across a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $150K *

Shape the future of employment law by providing strategic legal guidance on labor matters, managing disputes, and ensuring compliance across a multi-state workforce. Collaborate with HR and leadership...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to navigating complex employment and labor issues. As a key legal partner, you'll manage disputes, provide strategic advice, and ensure compliance across a multi-state wor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $150K *

Support the Human Resources team by managing employment disputes, providing legal advice, and ensuring compliance across a multi-state workforce. Collaborate with operational leaders to navigate compl...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.