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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$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to navigating complex tax issues, assisting with IRS examinations, and providing innovative solutions. Collaborate with experts to enhance your skills while delivering exc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $110K *

Grow your career with a dynamic tax team, assisting in IRS examinations, penalty abatement, and tax research. Collaborate on innovative solutions while enhancing your expertise in tax controversy and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $110K *

Contribute to tax controversy efforts by assisting with IRS examinations, preparing appeals, and conducting tax research. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions and enhance cl...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $110K *

Champion tax solutions by assisting with IRS examinations, appeals, and research. Collaborate with a dynamic team to address collection matters and enhance training programs, ensuring innovative appro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by assisting with IRS examinations, tax research, and penalty abatement requests. Collaborate with a national team to provide innovative tax solutions while enhancing your professiona...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team as an Employment and Labor partner, leveraging your 7+ years of expertise to navigate complex cases, drive strategic legal solutions, and support clients through mediations and tri...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $189K *

Partner with us to develop and implement HR strategies and policies, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Foster relationships with stakeholders to address employee relations and compliance wh...

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

$81K - $122K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $165K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on professional liability. Leverage your expertise in civil litigation to drive impactful outcomes while collaborating with seasoned professionals...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $185K *

Lead and innovate U.S. business immigration strategies, guiding multinational clients through complex legal landscapes while fostering team development and enhancing service delivery through technolog...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $185K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $185K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $180K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on insurance coverage. Utilize your litigation skills and insurance knowledge to analyze cases and provide expert opinions, while collaborating in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $180K *

Drive your career with a dynamic team focused on insurance coverage analysis and litigation. Collaborate with experienced attorneys while honing your skills in a supportive environment that values pro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $180K *

Optimize insurance coverage strategies by leveraging litigation expertise and analytical skills. Collaborate within a dynamic team to deliver comprehensive coverage opinions and enhance client outcome...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Join us in a dynamic role where you will analyze insurance coverage, prepare opinions, and engage in litigation. Collaborate with a talented team to drive results in first party property and general l...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $180K *

Shape your career by joining a dynamic team focused on insurance coverage. Leverage your litigation experience and analytical skills to provide expert coverage opinions and support clients in a collab...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to our dynamic Insurance Coverage Practice by leveraging your litigation expertise. Analyze insurance coverage, prepare opinions, and engage in court proceedings. Join a collaborative team...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Engage in diverse litigation matters from inception to resolution, handling strategy, research, and court appearances. Collaborate with clients and team members for professional growth in a supportive...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $132K *

Contribute to a thriving Medical Defence practice by managing a diverse caseload, providing expert legal counsel, and fostering strong client relationships. Ideal for a motivated associate eager to gr...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$107K - $147K *

Optimize change management strategies and communications to drive engagement and support initiatives in Data and AI, collaborating across teams to foster effective communication and training solutions...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic real estate finance practice, engaging in sophisticated transactions and client interactions. This role offers hands-on experience and a clear advancement path within...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Provide strategic legal guidance in employment law, overseeing disciplinary cases and conflicts of interest; contribute to training and collaboration within a dynamic legal team while ensuring complia...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Optimize your legal career by joining a dynamic team to manage employment law cases, oversee disciplinary processes, and provide essential legal guidance within a public health context. Collaborate wi...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your legal career by joining a dynamic litigation team focused on civil litigation. Collaborate with experienced attorneys, manage cases independently, and thrive in a supportive environment d...

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.