Employment Attorney (Income Partner)

Job overview

The Employment Attorney (Income Partner) role is onsite in New York, NY, with an annual salary range of $200,000 to $350,000. The position supports a law firm’s Labor, Employment & Immigration practice group. The attorney advises clients on employment matters, prepares and negotiates agreements, and collaborates with attorneys across offices on multi-jurisdictional work. The role also contributes to firm initiatives involving diversity, equity, and inclusion.

What you'll do

• Advise clients on wage and hour laws, terminations, leave accommodations, and other employment issues
• prepare and negotiate employee and independent contractor agreements
• collaborate on multi-jurisdictional matters
• contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

employment attorney

income partner

labor and employment law

employment agreements

wage and hour

management-side representation

litigation

new york ny

direct counsel

$200k–$350k annually

full-time employment

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• commuter allowance
• disability and life insurance
• parental leave
• billable credit hours for DE&I and pro bono work
• annual bonus and additional benefits.

Why this role

Leadership opportunity for an experienced employment attorney with litigation experience and a portable book of business; supports pro bono and community service work.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.