Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join a national law firm in its Denver office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 3–4 years of labor and employment experience who is looking to deepen their practice within a sophisticated and well-established Labor & Employment group.

Responsibilities include:

• Defending labor and employment matters in state and federal courts

• Advising on union-management relations and collective bargaining issues

• Counseling clients on reductions in force and workforce restructuring

• Drafting and negotiating employment agreements

• Advising on employment policies, employee benefits programs, and compliance matters

• Providing day-to-day counseling to HR managers and supervisors on employee relations issues

Qualifications:

• 3–4 years of substantive labor & employment law experience

• Strong working knowledge of Colorado and federal employment statutes and regulations

• Admission to the Colorado Bar, or ability to waive in

• Excellent academic credentials with superior research and writing skills

• Immediate transferable skills and the ability to manage matters independently

Preferred Experience:

• Hearing and deposition experience

• Labor & employment collective and class action experience

Compensation:
In accordance with the Colorado Pay Transparency Law, the compensation range for this position is $260,000 – $310,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. This range applies specifically to the Denver market.

Application Requirements:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and law school transcript. Only candidates who meet the stated qualifications will be considered.