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K&L Gates · 1 day ago

Newark Senior Labor, Employment, Workplace Safety Associate

Newark, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$220K/yr - $250K/yr

4+ years exp

K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm seeking a mid to senior level associate for their Labor, Employment, and Workplace Safety practice in Newark. The role involves advising, litigating, and investigating employment and labor issues, as well as drafting and reviewing employment policies and documents.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Advising on employment and labor issues

Litigating employment-related cases

Investigating employment and labor issues

Drafting and reviewing employment policies and employment-related documents

Handling employment aspects of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions

Qualification

Labor law experienceEmployment law experienceLitigation experienceDrafting employment policiesBusiness transactions experienceCommunication skillsTeamworkSelf-starter

Required

4-6 years of experience advising, litigating, and investigating employment and labor issues

Experience drafting and reviewing employment policies and employment-related documents

Some experience with respect to the employment aspects of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions

Strong academic credentials

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Self-starters with the ability to work individually and in teams

Preferred

Trial experience

Benefits

Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)

Pre-tax Commuting Benefits

Dental Insurance

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) Retirement plan

Health Advocacy Services

Short- and Long-term Disability Protection

Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance

Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)

Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service

Paid Time Off (Generally, paid time off is undefined with 3-4 weeks usually acceptable)

Addiction Resources

Parental Leave (24 weeks of which 12 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)

Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services

Paid Holidays (12)

Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements

Family Building Benefits

Pro Bono Opportunities

Flexible Spending Accounts

Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Bar Expense Reimbursement

529 Deductions

Relocation

Accident Insurance

Balanced Hours Program

Critical Illness Insurance

Ramp-Up/Ramp-Down Program

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Bereavement Leave

Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities

Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge

Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Program

Wellness Program

All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law

Company

K&L Gates

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At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our lawyers and policy professionals to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions.

Founded in 1883

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.klgates.com/

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