Employment Law Attorney

Recruiting Partner: Arsham Kamali

New York, New York | Legal | Hybrid | $215,000 to $315,000 | Job ID: 182621

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Join an established law firm seeking an experienced Employment Law Attorney to represent and advise employers on a broad range of workplace legal matters. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who enjoys a combination of employment litigation, proactive client counseling, and developing practical legal solutions for businesses.

The ideal candidate will bring strong litigation experience, a thorough understanding of New York and federal employment laws, and the ability to independently manage complex matters while providing strategic guidance to clients.

Employment Law Attorney Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
  • Performance-based bonuses and long-term advancement opportunities
  • Supportive, collegial, and professional team environment
  • Direct exposure to complex, high-impact employment litigation

Employment Law Attorney Requirements & Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Active New York Bar admission
  • 7–12 years of employment law experience
  • Experience representing employers in employment litigation and workplace disputes
  • Strong knowledge of federal, New York State, and local employment laws, including discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour regulations
  • Experience advising employers on employment compliance and risk management
  • Excellent legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and case management skills

Employment Law Attorney Responsibilities

  • Represent employers in state and federal employment litigation, arbitration, and mediation
  • Handle discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and breach of contract disputes
  • Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions, and manage pleadings and discovery
  • Conduct depositions, witness interviews, and workplace investigations
  • Prepare responses to EEOC and other administrative agency charges
  • Counsel employers on workplace policies, employment compliance, and emerging legal issues
  • Draft and negotiate employment agreements, restrictive covenants, and severance agreements
  • Advise clients on evolving workplace regulations, including the use of artificial intelligence in employment practices

 

JOB ID: 182621

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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Arsham Kamali

Senior Recruiting Partner and  Learning & Resource Specialist