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May 15, 2026

Newark Senior Labor, Employment, Workplace Safety Associate

Labor & EmploymentCounselingInvestigationsLitigation
K&L Gates

K&L Gates

North

Newark Senior Labor, Employment, Workplace Safety Associate

K&L Gates
K&L GatesNorth

Practice area

Labor & Employment · Counseling · Investigations · Litigation

PQE

4-6 years

Location

North, New Jersey

Salary

$220,000 - $250,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Seeking a Mid to Senior Level Associate for the Labor, Employment, and Workplace Safety (LEWS) practice.
  • The position is based in the firm's Newark office.
  • Requires 4-6 years of experience in employment and labor law.
  • Responsibilities include advising clients, litigating, and conducting investigations related to employment and labor issues.
  • Duties involve drafting and reviewing employment policies and employment-related documents.
  • Some experience with the employment aspects of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, is required.
  • Strong legal research, writing, and oral communication skills are prerequisites.
  • Trial experience is beneficial but not mandatory.
  • Base compensation ranges from $220,000 - $250,000 per year, determined by experience and other factors.
  • Comprehensive benefits include 12 paid weeks of parental leave (out of 24 total), paid time off, and bar expense reimbursement.
  • The firm offers programs such as a Balanced Hours Program, Ramp-Up/Ramp-Down Program, back-up child/elder care, and hybrid/remote work opportunities.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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