Labor & Employment Attorney (10+ years of experience)
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Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time (preferred) or part-time (considered) employment opportunity in the Labor & Employment Practice of our New Jersey office for a Senior Associate or Counsel level attorney with 10+ years of experience. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Labor & Employment attorney will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country.Job Requirements:Ideal candidates will have experience counseling New Jersey and New York employers in all employment subject matters including wage and hour, reasonable accommodations, leave, noncompete and non-solicit enforcement. Experience drafting handbooks, employment agreements and restrictive covenant agreements. Experience responding to administrative claims and audits and conducting internal audits. Due diligence experience preferred but not essential. Litigation experience a plus but the position will be primarily counseling. Qualified candidates will have solid academic performance in law school, strong interpersonal, writing and analytical skills and must pay attention to detail. Candidates must be in good standing with the NJ and NY State Bars. To apply, submit your resume, cover letter and a writing sample.Greenberg Traurig is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.Exemplifying our commitment to promoting inclusion and equity across our platform, the firm participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program (Mansfield). Mansfield, which is facilitated by The Diversity Lab, focuses on equal opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity. The Mansfield requirements are anchored in the consideration of expanded talent pools considered for select positions and open roles within the law firm and the implementation of and access to transparent processes. Utilizing the Mansfield framework, the firm's progress and outcomes are measured and documented through Mansfield Certification Plus Metrics. In 2023, GT achieved Mansfield 6.0 Certification Plus. We are excited about our ongoing participation in Mansfield given the program's alignment with the firm's commitment to opportunities for advancement that are inclusive for everyone. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving our goals and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements. Providing your data is entirely voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be treated confidentially.