Senior Associate or Counsel - Labor amp Employment

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Associate or Counsel for their Labor & Employment Group in Albany, NY. The successful candidate will manage complex investigations, litigation, and counseling matters for employers, serving as a trusted advisor and contributing to the practice's growth.

Duties

• Conduct internal corporate and government investigations.
• Defend and litigate employment-related claims and agency charges.
• Handle wage and hour matters, including collective and class actions.
• Advise and train employers on labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court, administrative agencies, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Assist in collective bargaining negotiations with labor unions.
• Defend unfair labor practice filings at the NLRB and improper practice charges at PERB.
• Advise on FMLA, ADA, ADEA, NYS Civil Service Law, and religious accommodation requests.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar (or eligibility for prompt admission).
• 3-5 years of labor and employment law experience.
• Experience in handling investigations and litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and exercise sound judgment.
• Commitment to client service and ethical standards.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Certifications

• Admission to the New York Bar

Skills

• Legal research and writing
• Oral advocacy
• Sound judgment
• Client service

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Professional development opportunities

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306