Labor & Employment Transactional Associate

3-6 PQE · June 30, 2026 (about 2 months ago)

McGuireWoods LLP

3-6 PQE · June 30, 2026 (about 2 months ago)

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Labor & Employment · M&A · Private Equity · Transactional

Location

Pittsburgh

Overview

The practice operates as a sophisticated transactional and advisory group at the intersection of employment law, executive mobility, and corporate dealmaking, distinct from traditional employment law.
The team focuses on high-stakes matters where personnel issues directly influence enterprise value, leadership stability, and post-closing integration.
The role involves supporting corporate deal teams, private equity sponsors, and corporate clients with workforce challenges related to mergers and acquisitions, leadership transitions, and restrictive covenant enforcement.
Specific responsibilities include conducting labor and employment diligence for M&A and private equity investments.
The position entails drafting and negotiating executive employment agreements, separation arrangements, and restrictive covenant agreements.
Associates will advise on executive mobility issues, including the structuring and enforceability of non-competition and non-solicitation obligations.
The role includes supporting post-transaction workforce integration, executive transitions, and sensitive personnel matters that arise following closing.
Associates will partner with senior executives and corporate leadership to provide advice on personnel and governance issues requiring strategic judgment.

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Last updated: August 26, 2026