Description:
About OlenderFeldman LLPOlenderFeldman is a boutique business law firm with the capabilities of BigLaw and none of the politics. Based in New Jersey and serving sophisticated clients nationwide, we advise founders, investors, and growing businesses with a business-first mindset. Our attorneys operate as trusted advisors who combine legal insight with practical strategy.
We offer a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where attorneys have real responsibility, direct client exposure, and the autonomy to do their best work, supported by exceptional talent across the firm.
About You:
You are a practical, business-minded employment attorney who enjoys working closely with executives and leadership teams. You understand that employment law is not just about compliance—it's about judgment, strategy and risk management. You are comfortable advising senior stakeholders, handling sensitive matters with discretion, and translating legal considerations into clear, actionable guidance.
You're looking for a firm where your voice matters, your judgment is trusted, and your career growth is intentional.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic employment law counsel to business clients and senior executives across the full employee life cycle, including hiring, retention, performance management, and separation, with an emphasis on mitigating risk and improving workforce outcomes.
- Prepare, review, and advise on a wide range of employment-related agreements and policies ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws.
- Assist clients in resolving complex employment issues and disputes, including discrimination claims, compliance challenges, and workforce restructuring.
- Coach business professionals and executives through sensitive personnel matters, negotiations, and performance-related discussions.
- Support the corporate team on employment aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions, including due diligence, workforce integration, compensation and benefits issues, and post-transaction employment risk assessment.
- Provide career and employment advisory services to business professionals and executives, including strategic guidance on hiring decisions, crisis management, and negotiated separation arrangements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- JD degree from an accredited law school and admitted to practice in New York and/or New Jersey, with willingness and ability to waive into the other jurisdiction within one year.
- At least 4 years of practical employment law experience, with demonstrated ability to advise on both contentious and non-contentious matters.
- Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to translate legal risk into business-focused recommendations.
- Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with strong judgment and attention to detail.
You'll Thrive Here If You Are:
- Someone who “takes the bull by the horns”—proactive, resourceful, and committed to adding value.
- Entrepreneurial-minded and collaborative, with a desire to elevate the team while building your own practice.
- Innovative and willing to think beyond traditional boundaries of legal practice.
- A strong communicator and storyteller who can connect the dots for clients and colleagues.
- A proactive problem-solver who sees opportunities early and moves decisively to capture them.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and generous bonus structure
- 401(k) with company match up to 4%
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off, with genuine flexibility and autonomy Early and substantive responsibility, including direct client contact and meaningful ownership of matters from day one
- Structured mentorship and professional development, including access to coaching and the Expanding Horizons Program, an annual opportunity to pursue a personal interest or experience outside of law and a sustainable plan for growth and advancement.
- A collaborative culture where ideas are welcomed, acted on, and celebrated
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and what draws you to OlenderFeldman LLP as the next step in your career.
