Overview
Tel Aviv Labor & Employment group is searching for a US Labor & Employment attorney to advise and counsel Israel-based clients hiring employees located in the United States.
Position Summary:
The US Labor & Employment attorney will provide support to the firm’s Tel Aviv-based US Labor and Employment Department. Candidate should be flexible to work as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Introduce Israel-based companies to the process of hiring and managing employees in the 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 the 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
- Communicate professionally and clearly to clients
- Work efficiently and effectively in both remote and in-person environments
- Adept at working on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and with minimal supervision
- Responsive in a timely manner to shifting demands and urgent client matters
- Ability to work under pressure and meet definitive deadlines
Qualifications & Prior Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of employment counseling experience
Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
This job summary is not intended to be all-inclusive. The attorney will be expected to perform other duties as needed.
