Labor, Employment & Workplace Safety Associate Attorney Newark
Company: Direct Counsel
Location: Newark
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Labor, Employment & Workplace
Safety Associate Attorney – Newark, NJ Direct Counsel is partnering
with an Am Law 100 firm seeking a mid- to senior-level Associate
Attorney to join its Labor, Employment & Workplace Safety (LEWS)
team in Newark, New Jersey . This is an excellent opportunity for
an attorney with 4–6 years of employment and labor law experience
to join a highly respected practice handling complex counseling,
litigation, and transactional employment matters for major
corporate clients. What You’ll Do Advise employers on workplace
compliance, policies, investigations, and employment-related
issues. Represent clients in employment litigation and agency
proceedings. Draft and negotiate employment agreements, handbooks,
and separation documents. Support the employment aspects of M&A
transactions and restructurings. Collaborate with senior attorneys
on strategy and client development. What We’re Looking For 4–6
years of labor and employment law experience at a reputable firm.
Strong writing, research, and client advisory skills. Experience
with employment litigation and workplace investigations.
Familiarity with M&A employment issues preferred. Trial
experience is a plus, not required. Admission to practice in New
Jersey . Compensation $220,000 – $250,000 base salary ,
commensurate with experience and market factors. This is a chance
to join one of the country’s most respected employment practices —
a collaborative environment that values mentorship, growth, and
excellence in client service .
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