Employment & Trade Secret Litigation Associate — Washington, D.C.

Job overview

The Employment & Trade Secret Litigation Associate role requires weekly in-person attendance at the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. The salary range is $235,000–$365,000 per year, based on classification. Direct Counsel represents an AmLaw 100 firm seeking an associate for its Employment & Trade Secret practice. The associate litigates management-side employment matters and advises clients on workplace issues, including restrictive covenants, trade secrets, investigations, and employment policies. The role also supports clients on employment issues arising from mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.

What you'll do

• Litigate employment matters, including restrictive covenant and trade secret disputes
• advise technology companies on terminations, leaves of absence, internal investigations, reductions in force, and employment policies
• advise clients on employment issues arising from mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

employment litigation

trade secret litigation

employment counseling

restrictive covenants

management-side

technology companies

corporate transactions

washington dc

direct counsel

$235,000–$365,000/year

associate attorney

2–5 years experience

weekly in-person attendance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting seeks 2–5 years of management-side employment litigation and counseling experience; Washington, D.C. Bar membership is preferred.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Employment Placement Agencies. Sector: 56.