Pernini Legal · 2 hours ago
International Employment Associate Attorney (Multi Office)
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$235K/yr - $435K/yr
3+ years expPernini Legal is a top-10 AmLaw firm seeking an Employment Counseling Associate Attorney to join its high-performing Employment Group. This role involves advising domestic and multinational clients on complex employment matters, including cross-border counseling, global policy development, and workforce management.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Conduct employment-related diligence for domestic and international corporate transactions
Advise clients on global and cross-border employment policies and best practices
Draft and negotiate employment agreements, restrictive covenants, retention arrangements, and related documentation
Counsel employers on workforce transitions, reductions in force, and employee mobility
Provide day-to-day employment law counseling to U.S. and multinational clients
Prepare clear, concise memoranda analyzing complex employment issues
Collaborate closely with colleagues across multiple U.S. and international offices
Support clients with timely, strategic guidance designed to mitigate risk and promote compliance
Contribute to pro bono initiatives aligned with the firm’s global community-engagement mission
Qualification
Required
JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
Active Bar Admission in the applicable jurisdiction, in good standing
3+ years of substantive employment counseling experience, preferably international counseling
Experience advising on employment policies, practices, and compliance matters across jurisdictions
Background conducting employment diligence for corporate transactions, including cross-border deals
Experience drafting and negotiating employment, retention, and related agreements
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage complex, multi-jurisdictional information
Sound business judgment and the ability to provide clear, practical guidance
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team
Professionalism, responsiveness, and confidence when interacting with clients ranging from emerging companies to major multinational enterprises
Preferred
Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 experience strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
401(k) plan
Paid parental leave
Generous vacation
Professional development support
Commuter benefits
Wellness programs
Company
Pernini Legal
Pernini Legal brings over three decades of unparalleled legal experience.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase