Employment And Labor Associate

Culture and Engagement at Dentons

Fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture is a core priority at Dentons. We are committed to creating an environment that values and respects the contributions of all colleagues. By attracting, supporting, promoting and retaining highly qualified individuals of various backgrounds and experiences, we strengthen our ability to provide innovative solutions, deliver exceptional client service, and advance the success of our Firm. Dentons takes an active approach to promoting a collaborative and inclusive workplace by investing in professional development and culture initiatives.

Responsibilities and practice

The Kansas City office of Dentons US LLP is seeking a mid-level associate with excellent academic credentials and 2-6 years of employment practice experience. In addition to having a strong knowledge of employment law, including restrictive covenant law, the ideal candidate will have experience handling and managing employment litigation matters and providing employment advice and counsel. The associate hired for this position will work with partners and be a key member of the team. Expected responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Assisting in day-to-day employment and human-resources counseling for clients
• Reviewing, analyzing and drafting employment agreements, employee handbooks, severance agreements and other employment documents
• Handling and managing employment-litigation matters, including non-compete disputes, single-plaintiff employment cases and administrative matters
• Taking and defending depositions in employment-litigation matters and managing written-discovery phrases of litigation matters
• Working with the Kansas City, national, and international teams to provide guidance to domestic and overseas clients on sensitive personnel issues and policy review and implementation
• Supporting employment aspects of due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, including reviewing employment provisions of asset and stock purchase agreements
• Assisting with formulating legal strategy on litigation matters
• Supporting the team by performing work on other matters, as needed, including commercial litigation matters from time to time

Our Employment and Labor lawyers are known for their creative, business-savvy counseling skills and their results-driven, highly successful practice. Dentons represents local and multinational businesses with respect to the full range of workforce-related issues and matters. This is a great opportunity to grow trial experience skills and work with collaborative lawyers who are passionate about their work.

Based on years of experience, Dentons US LLP associates may have a title of Associate, Managing Associate, or Senior Managing Associate. Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Position requirements

Personal skills/attributes

• Embraces teamwork and values collaboration
• Possesses strong writing and analytical skills
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and is able to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
• Has superior time management skills

Technical skills

• 2-6 years of employment litigation and counseling experience is required
• Trial experience at any level is a plus

Other requirements

• Should be licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri and be in good standing

Equal opportunities

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer ? Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call 404-527-4061 or email takara.hicks@dentons.com.

Practice Areas & Specialty

Counseling, Labor & Employment, Litigation