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Senior Labor & Employment Transactional / Counseling Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel

Blacklick, OH • Hybrid

$300K/hr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Hybrid | Ohio | 8+ Years Experience

Direct Counsel is representing a respected Midwest law firm seeking a Senior Labor & Employment Associate with a strong background in employment counseling and transactional support.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced employment attorney who enjoys advising employers and partnering with corporate deal teams on sophisticated mergers, acquisitions, and private equity transactions. Litigation experience is welcome but is not the primary focus of this position.

What You'll Do
  • Advise employers on employment law issues arising in mergers, acquisitions, and private equity transactions.
  • Conduct labor and employment due diligence.
  • Draft and negotiate employment-related agreements.
  • Counsel clients on wage and hour, discrimination, restrictive covenant, leave, and workplace compliance matters.
  • Work closely with Corporate and Private Equity attorneys throughout the deal process.
  • Build trusted relationships with sophisticated business clients.
What They're Looking For
  • 8+ years of Labor & Employment experience.
  • Significant employment counseling experience.
  • Experience supporting M&A or other corporate transactions.
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and client advisory skills.
  • Background at a respected law firm preferred.
Why You'll Want to Consider This Role
  • Work with an established Corporate and Private Equity platform.
  • Sophisticated middle-market clients.
  • Hybrid work environment with flexibility.
  • High level of autonomy and direct client interaction.
  • Excellent long-term growth opportunity.