[Hiring] Cross-Border Counsel @Ogletree Deakins

Role Description

Ogletree Deakins has a unique opportunity in our Cross-Border practice group for an entrepreneurial, creative and experienced Associate who wants to specialize in global employment advice and counsel. The ideal candidate will have a passion for assisting multinational companies of all sizes with their labor and employment needs worldwide and advising clients on a full range of international employment issues that are unique to global workforces. We offer our attorneys multiple writing, publishing and speaking opportunities, including the opportunity to participate in our Virtual Global Employment Law Symposium and Cross-Border Catch Up podcast series. This position is fully REMOTE.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor.
• 3+ years of relevant employment law experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with at least one of the following (multiple preferred):
  • Advice and counsel
  • In-house
  • Management-side employment litigation
• Native language speaking ability and/or fluency in a language other than English is a strong plus.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Must be comfortable analyzing novel and complex legal issues.
• Must be independent and capable of managing multiple projects.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, workflow management, and virtual communications technology platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Slack, Smartsheet, Excel, Word, iManage).

Requirements

• Must be and remain licensed to practice law in the United States location in which they are located, and in good standing.
• During employment, attorneys must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.
• A writing sample will be required, preferably demonstrating business-centric advice.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and development programs including an annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat.
• CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement.
• Several competitive annual bonus programs.
• 401(k) plan.
• Affordable health and life insurance including dental and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses.
• Employee assistance program.
• Back-up childcare program.
• Paid parental leave on-ramping program.

Wage Transparency

In accordance with various state laws, the expected salary ranges for this position are as follows:

• Colorado: $185,000 - $240,000
• New York: $230,000 - $300,000
• California: $185,000 - $300,000
• Washington: $205,000 - $275,000
• DC: $205,000 - $275,000
• Baltimore: $185,000 - $240,000
• Illinois: $205,000 - $275,000
• Massachusetts: $205,000 - $275,000
• Minnesota: $157,500 - $200,000
• New Jersey: $205,000 - $275,000

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. The application deadline for this position is December 31, 2026.

Contact Information

Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered. If you have questions, please e-mail Ali Gardiner at [email protected] with “Cross-Border Associate" in the subject line.