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ExpertHiring lists this Employment and Labor Of Counsel #ESF3923 opportunity in town of newark, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Employment and Labor Of Counsel #ESF3923
Full time | ExpertHiring | United States
Posted On 10/06/2026
Job Information
Job Opening ID ZR_3751_JOB
Legal
$240,000 - $280,000 Annually
City Newark
State/Province New Jersey
07102
Job Description
Reputable, established law firm with a strong legal-market presence.
Sophisticated & high-value legal work for prominent clients.
Strong career growth and opportunities to take on meaningful responsibility.
Experienced legal team and collaborative work environment.
Diverse practice areas and exposure to complex matters.
Strong professional brand that can enhance long-term career opportunities.
Job Type : Full TimeLocation : Newark, New Jersey
Job Description
What you will be doing:
Advise employers and management on a broad range of employment matters, including human resources support, employee complaints, employee misconduct, employee discipline, onboarding and offboarding, terminations, workplace policies, accommodations, leaves, and compliance.
Advise clients on wage and hour matters, including employee classification, and compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws.
Counsel clients regarding trade secrets, restrictive covenants, confidentiality, and other employment-related protections.
Draft and negotiate employment agreements, restrictive covenants, confidentiality agreements, and related documents.
Defend employers in employment litigation and administrative proceedings involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, wrongful termination, and other employment claims.
Prosecute or defend clients in trade secret matters involving employee misappropriation and restrictive covenant violations.
Represent employers before federal and state courts and administrative agencies, including the EEOC.
Work collaboratively with clients and attorneys across the firm to provide practical and effective employment advice.
Experience you will need:
J.D. from an accredited law school.
8+ years of employment experience.
Substantial employer-side employment counseling experience required.
Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Excellent judgment and ability to work independently.
New Jersey and New York Bar admission required; candidates admitted only in New Jersey must be eligible and commit to seek admission to the New York Bar.
Experience with restrictive covenant drafting and enforcement, and wage and hour requirements.
Experience with trade secret claims; representing clients involved in Department of Labor audits, conducting workplace investigations, or handling traditional labor matters is a plus.
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