Our client is a leading global business law firm looking for a collaborative, results-oriented individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has exceptional problem-solving skills. Naviga has been engaged to recruit an International Employment Counseling Associate to join their team.

Title: International Employment Counseling Associate
Location: Hybrid - Palo Alto, CA or Atlanta, GA or Austin, TX or Baltimore, MD or Boston, MA or Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX  or Houston, TX or Los Angeles, CA or Miami, FL or Minneapolis, MN or New York, NY or Philadelphia, PA or Phoenix, AZ or Raleigh, NC or Reston, VA or San Diego, CA or San Francisco, CA or Seattle, WA or Short Hills, NJ or Washington, DC or Wilmington, DE 

Key Notes/Company Details:

• Headquartered in both Chicago, IL and London, England.
• Multi-Billion Dollar Business, Employing over 3600 Lawyers
• Culture includes individuals of high standards, providing support and collaboration throughout the business
• Work with a reputable global firm known for its excellence in professional services.

Responsibilities:

• Provide employment counseling and support for cross-border and global employment work.
• Conduct employment diligence and advise on employment aspects of corporate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate employment, retention, and related agreements.
• Advise on reductions in force, employee terminations, and restrictive covenants.
• Counsel clients on employee mobility and other employment law issues.
• Provide advice to emerging companies on all aspects of employment law.

Requirements:

• Licensed to practice in the jurisdiction where applying.
• 3+ years of employment counseling experience (domestic and/or international).
• Experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm preferred.
• International counseling experience strongly preferred.
• Strong academic background with transferable skills.
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Good business judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong conceptual thinking and the ability to influence others.
• Effective project management, persuasive communication, and management skills.
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and third parties.
• Deliver timely, high-quality work products and meet deadlines.
• Foster positive relationships and comply with firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both sedentary and physical activities, including virtual meetings and working at a computer.
• Ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Education: 

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a nationally ranked law school.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Commuter spending account
• Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance (AD&D)
• Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage
• Guide+Thrive (EAP)
• Critical illness insurance
• 401(k) and Profit sharing plan
• PTO and Holiday 
• Plus much more!