Associate position within the Litigation Group, specifically focused on the Employment practice at Sullivan & Cromwell.
Requires a minimum of four years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
Must have management-side employment law experience.
Prior experience from a law firm's employment group is ideal; alternatively, experience from government agencies like the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or state/local employment enforcement bodies is also valued.
Key responsibilities include advising clients on employment terminations, restrictive covenants, workplace investigations, and reductions in force.
Experience drafting employment and separation agreements, developing employer handbooks, and conducting employment diligence for corporate transactions is required.
Ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws is a core function.
Ability to work effectively with internal teams, including groups such as executive compensation, is essential.
The salary range for this role is $200,000 to $350,000.

July 20, 2026

Practice Area Associate Litigation Employment

Labor & EmploymentCounselingEEOCInvestigationsLitigation

Sullivan & Cromwell LLPDistrict of Columbia, New York City, Los Angeles

Practice area

Labor & Employment · Counseling · EEOC · Investigations · Litigation

PQE

4+ years

Locations

District of Columbia, District of Columbia | New York City, New York | Los Angeles, California

Salary

$200,000 - $350,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

Associate position within the Litigation Group, specifically focused on the Employment practice at Sullivan & Cromwell.
Requires a minimum of four years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
Must have management-side employment law experience.
Prior experience from a law firm's employment group is ideal; alternatively, experience from government agencies like the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or state/local employment enforcement bodies is also valued.
Key responsibilities include advising clients on employment terminations, restrictive covenants, workplace investigations, and reductions in force.
Experience drafting employment and separation agreements, developing employer handbooks, and conducting employment diligence for corporate transactions is required.
Ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws is a core function.
Ability to work effectively with internal teams, including groups such as executive compensation, is essential.
The salary range for this role is $200,000 to $350,000.

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Last updated: July 21, 2026