23 June 2026
Newark Senior Labor, Employment, Workplace Safety Associate
Key requirements
4-6 years of experience advising, litigating, and investigating employment and labor issues Experience drafting and reviewing employment policies and employment-related documents Some experience with the employment aspects of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions Strong academic credentials
The role
K&L Gates seeks a mid to senior level Associate for its Labor, Employment, and Workplace Safety practice in Newark, with 4-6 years of experience focusing on employment and labor law.
What we're looking for
4-6 years of experience advising, litigating, and investigating employment and labor issues
Experience drafting and reviewing employment policies and employment-related documents
Some experience with the employment aspects of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions
Strong academic credentials
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work individually and in teams
Self-starter
Trial experience is a plus· nice to have
Benefits
Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)
Pre-tax Commuting Benefits
Dental Insurance
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
401(k) Retirement plan
Health Advocacy Services
Short- and Long-term Disability Protection
Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)
Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service
Paid Time Off (Generally, paid time off is undefined with 3-4 weeks usually acceptable)
Addiction Resources
Parental Leave (24 weeks of which 12 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)
Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
Paid Holidays (12)
Family Building Benefits
Pro Bono Opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts
Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Bar Expense Reimbursement
529 Deductions
Relocation
Accident Insurance
Balanced Hours Program
Critical Illness Insurance
Ramp-Up/Ramp-Down Program
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Employee Referral Program
Bereavement Leave
Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Program
Wellness Program
All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law
Hiring contacts
JM
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