Employment Lawyer

9 hours ago

New York, New York, United States Peerpoint Full time
Unlock Your Potential as a Peerpoint Consultant

Are you a seasoned employment lawyer looking for a new challenge? Do you want to take ownership of your career and be responsible for your own professional development and network? Look no further than Peerpoint, A&O Shearman's global platform for self-directed consultant lawyers.

We're currently seeking lawyers with a minimum of 5 years' top-tier post-qualification experience in employment law. Ideally, you'll have experience in the provision of general employment law advice, as well as some exposure to disputes and litigation in the employment context.

What We're Looking For
  • A minimum of five years' post-qualification experience at a law firm ranked as top tier for employment law;
  • Preferably, in-house legal experience at a leading financial services institution or corporate (directly or as a secondee);
  • Admission to the New York Bar - if you intend to work remotely from a location outside those jurisdictions, you may be required to have an active bar license in the state where you reside and where legal work will be done;
  • A desire to take ownership of your career and be responsible for your own professional development and network, proactively making use of any support and resources available;
  • Research into the personal and financial factors that you need to consider when commencing a career as a legal consultant and be comfortable with the ways in which it differs from permanent employment;
  • A commitment to building a positive and productive relationship with Peerpoint, including having a transparent, open and responsive style of communication;
  • A consultant mindset, including a highly professional, flexible and adaptable outlook and approach;
  • An ability to make effective transitions into new environments and be motivated to deliver an excellent standard of service to each client;
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to professionally deal with stakeholders at all levels, building strong relationships internally and externally;
  • Resilience, autonomy and high credibility, with exemplary commercial/business acumen and client service ethic;
  • Proven project management skills;
What Makes Consulting with Peerpoint Different?

A career with Peerpoint is unmatched in the market. Over the last decade, we've helped lead the transformation of legal consulting as a truly credible option alongside private practice and in-house legal careers. We also have one of the most supportive offerings around, all with the full backing of A&O Shearman.

Empowering your development – you'll be fully supported by our experienced team and will have access to A&O Shearman's training, development and networking events, including opportunities to grow your skillset with A&O Shearman's Advanced Delivery & Solutions businesses. On assignment, you'll have access to an A&O Shearman partner and professional support lawyers as well as extensive knowledge resources.

Variety you control – steer your legal career in whichever direction you choose. Whether you're looking for more control, choice or variety, as a Peerpoint consultant you'll have the pick of the best challenges from across a range of sectors.

Let your priorities lead – it's never been more important to find the right balance. That could mean more flexibility over the time you spend between your personal and professional life, whether that's to pursue a passion, spend time with family or take breaks to travel the world.

Futureproof your career – if you need coaching or mentoring, our team can guide you on the range of diverse paths to help you grow your experience. By understanding your needs and supporting you at every step, we'll help you succeed so you can flourish both today and tomorrow.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $95 to $210 per hour. Peerpoint lawyers are typically paid an hourly or day rate. The actual rate offered will depend on the overall qualifications of the individual applicant, the details of the assignment, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Peerpoint attorneys also get access to additional benefits, including a healthcare plan, legal resources and trainings programs, mental wellbeing programs, and reimbursement of professional fees. More specific salary information is available upon request.

Please note that we will not be using agencies for this role and we will not respond to unsolicited CVs.

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