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Location: Denver, CO | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: $210,000 – $230,000 annual base salary

Overview

An international labor and employment law firm is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to join its Labor Relations & Employment Practice in Denver. This role offers the opportunity to advise and advocate for employers on a wide range of traditional labor matters, including collective bargaining, contract administration, grievance arbitration, and proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board.

What you'll do

• Represent employers in collective bargaining negotiations and contract administration
• Handle grievance arbitration proceedings and related labor disputes
• Defend and prosecute unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB
• Provide strategic counseling to clients on traditional labor matters and compliance issues
• Support litigation matters involving labor relations and employment disputes
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and clients to deliver efficient and effective legal solutions

Required qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Colorado, in good standing
• 7+ years of traditional labor law experience
• Extensive experience in traditional labor matters, including collective bargaining and contract administration
• Grievance arbitration experience with the ability to handle matters independently
• Strong writing, analytical, and research skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively; strong communication and organizational skills
• Resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and writing sample (10 pages max, substantially unedited by others) required for consideration

Preferred qualifications

• Candidates with mixed employment litigation and some labor experience will also be considered
• Experience defending and prosecuting unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB strongly preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Annual base salary expected to range from $210,000 – $230,000, based on experience, qualifications, and market factors
• Eligibility for bonuses and profit-sharing
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid time off; paid parental leave; 401(k) with employer contribution; family/dependent care leave; FSA/HSA; and an employee assistance program
• Additional benefits: optional critical care, accident and hospital indemnity coverage, domestic partner benefits, student loan refinancing support; dependent life insurance; and pet insurance

Why this role

This is an opportunity to join a highly-regarded labor relations practice, working on sophisticated traditional labor matters for a diverse employer client base with exposure to complex negotiations, arbitration proceedings, and NLRB litigation, along with a collaborative culture and mentorship supporting professional growth.