Denver - Senior Traditional Labor Associate Attorney

  • Pernini Legal, LLC
  • Denver, Colorado
  • 11/25/2025
Full time

Job Description

TRADITIONAL LABOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE

Location: Denver, CO

Our client, an AmLaw 150 international labor and employment law firm, is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to join its dynamic Labor Relations & Employment Practice in Denver. This role offers the opportunity to advise and advocate for employers on a wide range of traditional labor matters, including collective bargaining, contract administration, grievance arbitration, and proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board.

Candidate Profile

  • JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
  • Active Bar Admission in Colorado, in good standing
  • 7+ years of traditional labor law experience
    • Candidates with mixed employment litigation and some labor experience will also be considered
  • Extensive experience in traditional labor matters, including collective bargaining and contract administration
  • Grievance arbitration experience with the ability to handle matters independently
  • Experience defending and prosecuting unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB strongly preferred
  • Strong writing, analytical, and research skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
  • Soft Skills: Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively; strong communication and organizational skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Represent employers in collective bargaining negotiations and contract administration
  • Handle grievance arbitration proceedings and related labor disputes
  • Defend and prosecute unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB
  • Provide strategic counseling to clients on traditional labor matters and compliance issues
  • Support litigation matters involving labor relations and employment disputes
  • Collaborate with partners, associates, and clients to deliver efficient and effective legal solutions

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly-regarded labor relations practice within a leading employment law platform. You will work on sophisticated traditional labor matters for a diverse employer client base, gaining unparalleled exposure to complex negotiations, arbitration proceedings, and NLRB litigation. The firm provides a collaborative culture, direct client engagement, and extensive training and mentorship to support your professional growth.

If you're a senior associate searching for meaningful responsibility, autonomy, leadership opportunities, and clear pathways for advancement within a prestigious labor practice, this is the ideal role for you.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive Salary: Annual base salary expected to range from $210,000 - $230,000, based on experience, qualifications, and market factors
  • Eligibility for bonuses and profit-sharing
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid time off; paid parental leave; 401(k) with employer contribution; family/dependent care leave; FSA/HSA; and an employee assistance program
  • Additional Benefits: Optional critical care, accident and hospital indemnity coverage, domestic partner benefits, student loan refinancing support; dependent life insurance; and pet insurance

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and writing sample (10 pages max, substantially unedited by others) for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.