Labor & Employment - Associate (Junior to Mid-Level)

Greenberg Traurig's Tel Aviv Labor & Employment group is searching for a US Labor & Employment attorney to join the firm’s Labor & Employment Department.

Position Summary:

The US attorney will provide support to Israel-based clients hiring employees located in the United States. Candidate should be flexible to work as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Introduce Israel-based companies to process of hiring and managing employees in US
• Prepare employment policies, employment agreements, incentive plans, restrictive covenant agreements, independent contractor agreements, letters to employees regarding changes to terms of employment, employee handbooks, separation letters and waiver/release agreements
• Advise clients to ensure employment law compliance and manage litigation risk
• Assist clients with process of addressing employee work performance issues
• Provide guidance to clients regarding employee accommodations and leaves of absence
• Counsel clients regarding wage and hour practices
• Support clients through reductions-in-force and other corporate restructurings
• Conduct due diligence for purposes of M&A transactions

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent writing skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to: 
• Learn new legal requirements and adapt to real life scenarios
• Communicate with clients and colleagues in professional and clear manner
• Work efficiently and effectively in both remote and in-office environments
• Manage multiple matters simultaneously in organized fashion
• Respond in timely manner to shifting demands and urgent client needs
• Work under pressure to meet definitive deadlines

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

• Admitted to Bar of at least one US state
• US employment law counseling experience preferred, but not mandatory
• Proficient in using legal research tools such as Westlaw and Lexis
• Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Residency in Israel