Senior Employment Attorney

Senior Employment Attorney (NJ or NY)
Direct Counsel is seeking a Senior Employment Attorney to join a leading law firm's Employment & Labor group in Short Hills, NJ, or New York, NY. This is a non-partnership track role, ideal for an experienced employment attorney looking to focus on litigation, advisory work, and transactional employment matters.
Key Responsibilities:

• Litigation Management - Handle class actions and single-plaintiff employment disputes, including wage & hour claims, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, misclassification, wrongful termination, and breach of contract cases.
• Employment Law Counseling - Advise clients on employment policies, restrictive covenants, compensation structures, commission plans, and leave/accommodations issues (FMLA, ADA).
• Drafting & Negotiation - Prepare and negotiate employment agreements, severance packages, and other workplace-related contracts.
• Corporate Transactions - Conduct employment due diligence and advise on labor and employment aspects of M&A and other corporate deals.
• Regulatory Compliance - Provide guidance on federal and state employment laws, including wage & hour regulations, anti-discrimination laws, and compliance best practices.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the New Jersey and/or New York Bar.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in employment law, including litigation, advice & counsel, and transactional work.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws and experience handling cases before state/federal courts and administrative agencies.
• Experience in class and collective action defense is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple complex cases, work independently, and collaborate with teams across practice areas.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, with strong negotiation and persuasive communication abilities.

Work Environment & Benefits:

• Hybrid work model - Regular in-office presence with remote flexibility.
• Salary range: $250,000 - $300,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k).
• Opportunity to work with top-tier clients on high-stakes employment matters.

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced employment attorney seeking a dynamic role in a top-tier law firm, we encourage you to apply.