Our client, a leading national law firm, is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate with 4–7 years of experience to join its nationally recognized Labor and Employment Group in Atlanta. The Associate will work with the firm’s Employment Deal Team, representing public and private companies, senior executives, and management teams on sophisticated employment litigation, restrictive covenants, employment agreements, executive compensation negotiations, regulatory counseling, and employment-related corporate transactions. This opportunity offers a diverse blend of litigation, counseling, and transactional work in a collaborative practice environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Represent and advise clients on labor and employment litigation, non-compete and restrictive covenant disputes, and employment-related legal compliance; conduct legal research, fact development, written discovery, deposition preparation, and discovery disputes; draft persuasive motions, briefs, and other litigation documents
•  Draft, review, revise, and negotiate employment agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, executive compensation arrangements, and other employment-related contracts; counsel employers, executives, and management teams on employment law issues
•  Advise on the employment-related components of mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions; collaborate with corporate deal teams and cross-office attorneys to identify employment risks, provide transactional guidance, and manage complex client matters

REQUIREMENTS:

•  4–7 years exp. in one or more of the following: Labor & Employment litigation; non-compete and restrictive covenant matters; employment agreement drafting and negotiations; employer compliance counseling; or employment-related corporate transactions
•  Proficiency in legal research, fact development, deposition preparation, written discovery, discovery disputes, and drafting motions and briefs; demonstrated initiative in driving the litigation process
•  STRONGLY PREFERRED: Prior AmLaw 100 law firm experience; law review or comparable experience demonstrating exceptional research and writing ability is a plus
•  Excellent project management, persuasive writing, oral communication, interpersonal, and client-service skills; ability to manage fast-paced workloads, anticipate issues, and collaborate effectively across offices
•  JD from a nationally recognized and accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
•  Georgia Bar admission or eligibility to waive into the Georgia Bar required

TO APPLY: Please submit in PDF format a resume and JD transcript. Additionally, while not required, it is preferred to also submit a cover letter and a strong writing sample (dispositive motion or brief, 10–15 pages, demonstrating strong legal analysis and persuasive writing).