Labor & Employment Associate

Direct Counsel is partnering with a leading national labor & employment firm to add a Litigation Associate to its Denver office. This is a strong opportunity for an attorney who enjoys high-stakes litigation and wants to build a management-side employment practice within a sophisticated, nationally recognized platform.

About the Role

The hiring firm is seeking an attorney with:

• 3–6 years of solid litigation experience

• Labor & employment law experience (preferred but not strictly required for standout litigators)

• Excellent academic credentials

• Active Colorado Bar admission (required)

You’ll handle a range of employment-related disputes for employer clients—from fast-growing companies to large, established organizations—within a collaborative, litigation-focused team.

Compensation (Colorado)

Pursuant to Colorado regulation, the annual salary range for this position is:

$195,000 – $245,000

This role also includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses.
Starting pay within the range will depend on:

• Experience and skill set

• Education and training

• Market/geo considerations

• Other relevant qualifications

The firm also offers a generous compensation and benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, time-off programs, and additional wellness and family benefits (full details provided directly to qualified candidates).

Colorado Applicants: In any materials you submit, you may remove age-identifying information (e.g., age, date of birth, school attendance or graduation dates). You will not be penalized for redacting this information.

The Platform

The hiring firm:

• Focuses exclusively on representing management in labor and employment law

• Has a large national and global footprint with deep employer-side expertise

• Is recognized for innovative, tech-enabled solutions to complex workplace issues

• Litigates, mediates, and negotiates some of the most impactful employment matters in the market

You’ll be joining a team that values practical advice, strong advocacy, and forward-looking strategies for employer clients.

Benefits & Culture

Full-time (and qualifying part-time) employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents

• 401(k) with competitive features

• Robust time-off and leave programs (including generous parental leave)

• Mental health, wellness, and family-building support

• Life and disability insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• Employee referral bonus opportunities