Associate - Labor & Employment

BakerHostetler is seeking an associate (2–5 years of experience) to join its Atlanta office as part of the nationally ranked Labor and Employment Group, recognized by Chambers USA and Best Law Firms. The Atlanta-based Employment Deal team represents and advises public and private companies, as well as senior executives and management teams, on employment laws, restrictive covenants, employment-related litigation, executive compensation and contract negotiations, and corporate deal support involving employment law issues. The practice regularly includes a blend of litigation, counseling, and transactional work.

Qualifications include:
• At least two years of experience in Labor & Employment practice and one or more of the following areas:
o Labor and Employment litigation
o Non-compete and restrictive covenants matters
o Reviewing, negotiating, drafting, or revising employment related agreements, or 
o Conducting employment related due diligence
• Proficiency in legal research, fact development, deposition preparation, written discovery and discovery disputes, and drafting motions and briefs
• Am Law 100 experience is strongly preferred
• Strong academic record with a J.D. from a nationally recognized and accredited law school
• Admission to practice in Georgia or eligibility to waive into the Georgia Bar

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
• Excellent project management skills
• Exceptional legal research, persuasive writing, and oral communication skills; law review or comparable experience indicating significant research and writing ability is a plus
• Ability to manage a fast paced workload while maintaining priorities and anticipating issues
• The professional judgment, client service focus, and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in a collaborative, cross office team environment

Why BakerHostetler?
• A clearly defined path to partnership
• Meaningful, substantive work with national and industry leading clients
• Robust professional development programming and dedicated mentorship
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Application Submission Information:
If you have any questions about the position or process, please contact Recruiting Coordinator, Abisola Ologunja, at [email protected].

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Baker & Hostetler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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