Labor & Employment Associate

Philadelphia Hybrid

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate to join its growing Philadelphia office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in working on sophisticated traditional labor matters for management-side clients while building a long-term practice within a highly respected national Labor & Employment platform.

Traditional labor law matters
Labor arbitrations and grievance proceedings
Collective bargaining negotiations
Union avoidance counseling and strategy
Prosecuting and defending unfair labor practice charges before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
Labor relations counseling for employers
Direct client interaction and substantive responsibility
Collaboration with a nationally recognized Labor & Employment team

Approximately 25 years of labor and employment experience
Experience with traditional labor law matters strongly preferred
Experience serving as first or second chair in labor arbitrations is a plus
Experience with collective bargaining union avoidance and NLRB proceedings preferred
Experience litigating wage and hour class and collective actions is a plus
Experience representing employers in matters involving unionized workforces is highly desirable
Excellent writing analytical and communication skills
Strong academic credentials
Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school required
Active Pennsylvania bar admission required or ability to waive in

Sophisticated national Labor & Employment practice
Exposure to complex labor relations matters and high-profile employer-side work
Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility
Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities
Collaborative national platform with cross-office support
Hybrid work environment with three days per week in-office
Clear long-term partnership track

$225000 $300000 depending on class year experience and overall qualifications.

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented labor and employment attorneys with this type of background.

If youre open to a confidential conversation about the Philadelphia market or would like additional information regarding these opportunities please feel free to reach out directly.

Confidential inquiries are welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition