Godfrey & Kahn ยท 3 weeks ago
2nd or 3rd Year Labor & Employment Associate
Godfrey & Kahn is recognized for its sophisticated management-side labor and employment practice, which includes administrative agency litigation and day-to-day advising. The role involves handling employment-related litigation, providing compliance counseling, and supporting corporate business transactions related to employment matters.
Responsibilities
Handle federal and state employment-related litigation before administrative agencies, including administrative hearings in front of the Wisconsin Equal Rights Division and the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Counsel
Provide day-to-day counseling on compliance with state and federal fair employment laws with respect to personnel policies, compensation practices, internal compliant and investigation and other workforce matters
Provide restrictive covenant counseling and litigation support
Provide support on employment matters related to corporate business transaction, including due diligence, purchase agreement drafting, pre and post-acquisition employee transitions and related employment agreements
Draft employment-related contracts, including Confidentiality Agreements, Restrictive Covenant Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreements, and Employment Agreements
Provide guidance and represent clients in labor law compliance and litigation, including the National Labor Relation Act, collective bargaining, arbitration, grievances, union avoidance, union organizing campaigns and unfair labor practice charges
Provide guidance and represent clients in Occupational Safety & Health Act compliance and litigation, including on-site inspections, defense of citations and enforcement actions
Work collaboratively with other attorneys and support staff to provide high quality service to our clients
Grow the labor & employment practice
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
J.D. from ABA accredited law school
Admitted to practice or eligible for admission to practice in the State of Wisconsin
Interest in a collaborative, intellectually stimulating environment with a strong desire to contribute to team and client success