Senior Employment Attorney

4 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States Peerpoint Full time
Employment Law Consultant Opportunity

Progressive legal careers await

Peerpoint, a global platform for self-directed consultant lawyers, offers access to the best work, clients, resources, and bespoke support. Our consultants undertake assignments of typically six months or more within A&O Shearman practice groups or directly with clients.

We are currently looking for lawyers with a minimum of 8 years' top-tier post-qualification experience in employment law. Successful applicants will:

  1. have a minimum of eight years' post-qualification experience at a law firm ranked as top tier for employment law;
  2. preferably have in-house legal experience at a leading financial services institution or corporate (directly or as a secondee);
  3. be admitted to the New York Bar - if you intend to work remotely from a location outside those jurisdictions, candidate may be required to have an active bar license in the state where they reside and where legal work will be done;
  4. have a desire to take ownership of their career and be responsible for their own professional development and network, proactively making use of any support and resources available;
  5. have researched 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;
  6. be committed to building a positive and productive relationship with Peerpoint, including having a transparent, open and responsive style of communication;
  7. have a consultant mindset, including a highly professional, flexible and adaptable outlook and approach;
  8. have an ability to make effective transitions into new environments and be motivated to deliver an excellent standard of service to each client;
  9. have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to professionally deal with stakeholders at all levels, building strong relationships internally and externally;
  10. be resilient, autonomous and highly credible, with exemplary commercial/business acumen and client service ethic;
  11. have proven project management skills;

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.

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.

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