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McGuireWoods LLP

McGuireWoods LLP

Senior Transactional Labor & Employment Associate or Counsel

6+ PQE · October 30, 2026 (Today)

McGuireWoods LLP

McGuireWoods LLP

Senior Transactional Labor & Employment Associate or Counsel

6+ PQE · October 30, 2026 (Today)

Salary

$250,000-$450,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Labor & Employment · Compliance/Regulatory · M&A · Transactional

Location

New York City

Overview

  • This role is distinct from traditional employment law, focusing on high-stakes matters where workforce decisions directly affect enterprise value, leadership continuity, and transaction success.
  • The team advises corporate clients and private equity sponsors on employment issues arising from acquisitions, divestitures, leadership transitions, restrictive covenant disputes, and post-closing integration, working closely with McGuireWoods’ nationally ranked Healthcare, Private Equity, and M&A teams.
  • Responsibilities include counseling clients on workplace policies, employment compliance, employee relations, and HR matters (including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage-and-hour issues), as well as advising on restrictive covenant and wage misclassification issues, encompassing the structuring, drafting, and enforceability of related obligations.
  • The role involves leading employment-related due diligence in corporate and private equity transactions, which includes identifying and prioritizing material legal and business risks, developing practical mitigation strategies, and supervising junior associates.
  • Attorneys independently manage complex employment matters and transactional workstreams, identifying material risks, developing practical recommendations, coordinating with deal teams, and delivering timely, client-ready work product.
  • The position requires partnering with senior executives and corporate leadership to advise on sensitive personnel, leadership transition, and governance issues, where discretion and strategic judgment are essential.
  • This role includes providing mentorship and developmental support to junior associates through substantive guidance, constructive feedback, and opportunities for increased responsibility.

View this job posting on the firm's site.

Last updated: October 30, 2026

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