NFC is looking to hire an experienced employment law Counsel for our Chatham, New Jersey office. This position will be filled by a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual who excels in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment that values top-quality work and positive contributions to the workplace. This particular position is perfect for an experienced employment attorney seeking a non-litigation position or an in-house role, as the position is focused on a wide range of advisory work.
Hours: 1,400 – 1,600 hour Billable Hour Requirement annually, with flexibility and open discussion based on candidate experience and firm needs/Hybrid In-Office Role
Classification: Exempt Position
Location: Hybrid – work in NFC’s Chatham, NJ office a minimum of two (2) days per week. Under NFC’s current hybrid model (which is subject to change), in-office days are every Wednesday, with a second day on either Tuesday or Thursday. Must be flexible and willing to work in person for additional days as needed for coverage and/or other business needs.
Reports to: Counseling Practice Group
Essential Functions:
Applicant must have a minimum of at least 10 years of substantive employment law experience, including experience advising clients on a range of employment law issues.
Responsibilities are focused on independently managing all aspects of employment counseling matters for private sector corporate clients headquartered in New Jersey and New York, specifically:
- Advising clients on a wide variety of employment issues, including hiring, workplace policies, investigations, agreements, performance management, separation, and leaves of absence
- Communicating with clients on a regular basis, including delivering advice via phone or virtual platforms and drafting comprehensive business-focused advisory emails
- Preparation of workplace agreements and policies (e.g., Handbooks, Separation Agreements, Restrictive Covenant Agreements, etc.)
- Handling agency matters, including EEOC and DOL (and similar state/local agencies)
- Oversight of associates in Counseling Practice Group on employment law work
- Training clients on employment law and DEI issues
- Development and deepening of client relationships
- Participation in NFC webinars and seminars
- Participation in monthly Counseling Group meetings
- Participation in other firm-related events and professional development meetings
- Voluntary opportunities for NFC committees including DEI, Social Responsibility (Pro Bono), and Culture Club
Skills Required:
- Must be admitted to the NJ bar (NY Bar Admission is a plus)
- Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
- Excellent research skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills
- The ability to work collaboratively and positively in a dynamic team environment
- The ability to proactively manage a team and all litigation deadlines
- The ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
- The ability to manage multiple clients and matters
- Experience conducting third party investigations a plus
- Any other state bar license a plus
Salary Range (Salary Range based on full-time): 170k (10 years experience) – 200k (15 years experience). The Firm is providing this good-faith salary range to comply with applicable law and based on 1600 BH Requirement. The applicant’s final salary will depend on a number of factors, including the applicant’s skills, experience, and years of practicing employment law.
Performance and Hours-Based Bonuses: This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary performance-based bonus (percentage of salary); an hours-based bonus (based on meeting billable hours).
Total Compensation Package Range (Salary plus Maximum Performance and Hours-Based Bonuses): $195,000 to $220,000 this salary range has been prorated for 1600 Billable Hour Requirement
Additional Bonuses: Discretionary overage bonus (based on exceeding billable hours); origination bonus, and employee referral bonus.
Benefits: This position is eligible for many additional benefits, including paid time off, sick time, medical and dental benefits, and 401K contribution (and matching).