Ankura · 4 hours ago
Employment Lawyer
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$220K/yr - $250K/yr
8+ years expAnkura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth, seeking a senior employment lawyer to serve as Associate General Counsel. This role will provide legal counsel on employment-related matters and ensure compliance with laws and internal policies across the firm.
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Responsibilities
Employment Law Leadership: Provide legal counsel on employment and labor law matters across the Firm
Investigations: Assist with and conduct internal employee investigations
Contract Negotiation: Negotiate and draft employment contracts and separation agreements
Executive Compensation: Provide support on executive incentive and equity compensation matters, including advising on equity and incentive awards and plan documentation
Policies / Procedures: Monitor changes in employment laws across the country to ensure firm-wide compliance and update firm handbooks and policies to reflect the same
Education / Best Practice: Collaborate with the People Office and executive leadership to develop and deliver employment law updates and best practice education
Outside Counsel Management: Manage and oversee US and International outside counsel when necessary for specialized employment or litigation matters
Litigation & Subpoenas: Provide advice and support on litigation matters, collections, and responding to subpoenas
Corporate Support: Assist the Legal Department with various corporate initiatives as needed, including in support of Ankura's client-facing business groups
Risk Assessment: Engage in issue spotting, risk assessment, and problem-solving across all areas of responsibility
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school or equivalent foreign degree with significant U.S. legal experience
Admitted to a U.S. Bar and licensed to practice immediately in-house
Minimum 8+ years of experience specifically in employment law, with significant in-house experience required
Experience with international labor law is also an advantage
Must be flexible and willing to assist with broader corporate and litigation matters outside of the primary employment scope
Comfortable in a highly collaborative environment with the ability to easily network and build relationships with colleagues and external clients
Company
Ankura
Ankura Consulting Group is a business advisory and expert services firm.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$810MKey Investors
Madison Dearborn Partners
2021-11-18Private Equity
2021-03-22Debt Financing· $710M
2016-03-03Private Equity· $100M
Leadership Team
Kevin Lavin
Chief Executive Officer
Angela L. Cinefro
President
Recent News
2025-11-03
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