The posting
Labor & Employment Attorney Location: Concord, NH Shift/Schedule: Full-time Pay/Compensation: $125,000 – $155,000 per year
About the Role An established and respected New Hampshire law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Attorney for its Concord office. You will advise and represent employers on a broad range of labor and employment matters and work closely with senior equity partners on existing client matters and the firm's employment practice.
The role is open at the Senior Associate and Non-Equity Partner levels. The strong candidate is an experienced employment attorney who can independently manage files, give employers practical guidance, and help grow the firm's Labor & Employment practice.
This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity presented by The Employee Connect. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly to review the role, answer questions, and discuss next steps in the interview process.
Core Responsibilities
- Handle a broad range of labor and employment matters, including wage and hour issues, employment discrimination, workplace policies, negotiations, and employment contracts
- Advise and represent employers on labor and employment-related legal matters
- Manage employment matters and independently handle assigned files
- Work closely with senior equity partners on existing client matters and ongoing employment practice responsibilities
- Maintain and develop strong relationships with business, healthcare, and institutional clients
- Provide practical legal guidance to employers on employment-related risks, compliance, and workplace matters
- Support the continued development and growth of the firm's Labor & Employment practice
- For candidates joining at the Non-Equity Partner level, manage their own client relationships and contribute to business development
Required Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active bar admission in New Hampshire or eligibility to obtain admission (subject to firm confirmation)
- Senior Associate: minimum of 5+ years of focused Labor & Employment law experience
- Non-Equity Partner: established experience independently handling labor and employment matters
- Strong knowledge of wage and hour laws, employment discrimination, negotiations, employment agreements, and related workplace matters
- Excellent legal research, writing, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Ability to independently manage files and work collaboratively with senior attorneys
- Strong communication and client relationship management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience representing employers
- A portable book of business is preferred for partner-level candidates but is not required
Work Environment
- Established and respected law firm
- Sophisticated and diverse legal matters
- Collaborative, professional work environment
- Opportunities to work with experienced attorneys
Benefits & Pay
- Pay: $125,000 – $155,000 per year
- Full-time, permanent position
- Strong opportunities for professional growth
- Meaningful, client-focused work
Screening Questions
- How many years of labor and employment law experience do you have?
- Are you admitted to the New Hampshire bar, or eligible for admission?
- Do you have experience representing employers, and are you applying at the Senior Associate or Non-Equity Partner level?



