Cross-Border Of Counsel

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.

• Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates 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.
• Candidate must possess 3+ years of relevant employment law experience. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are mission-critical.  A writing sample will be required, and one that demonstrates business-centric advice is strongly preferred.  
• Experience with at least one of the following is required, but multiple is strongly preferred:
• Advice and counsel
• In-house; and/or
• Management-side employment litigation
• Native language speaking ability and/or fluency in a language other than English is a strong plus.
• Excellent analytical, “outside-the-box” critical thinking, and creative problem solving skills are required. 
• Must be comfortable analyzing novel and complex legal issues, and designing risk-based and practical solutions in situations where multiple, and potentially conflicting, laws may apply.
• Must be independent and capable of managing a high volume of different projects at once, task-switching and multitasking frequently, and seeking supervision when needed.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, workflow management, and virtual communications technology platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Slack, Smartsheet, Excel, Word, iManage) required.

Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position. 

The 2027 pay range for this remote position varies by location. Pursuant to the applicable state and local regulations the pay range for each location is listed below. Actual compensation is contingent on relevant experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and the benefits described below. The application deadline for this position is December 31, 2026.

Ogletree is a multi-state employer. The 2027 pay ranges listed reflect compensation for the specific location identified. For roles performed in locations not listed, compensation will be determined based on the applicable location for the position.

California: Pay range $300,000 to $340,000.

Colorado: Pay range $300,000 to $305,000.

Connecticut: Pay $300,000 to $305,000.

Illinois: Pay range $300,000 to $305,000.

Maryland: Pay range $260,000 to $265,000.

Massachusetts: Pay range $300,000 to $305,000.

Minnesota: Pay range $240,000 to $245,000.

Nevada: Pay range $260,000 to $265,000.

New Jersey: Pay range $300,000 to $305,000.

New York City, New York: Pay range $340,000 to $345,000.

New York State: Pay range $220,000 to $225,000.

Ohio: Pay range $240,000 to $245,000.

Washington, D.C.: Pay range $300,000 to $305,000.

Washington (State): Pay range $300,000 to $305,000.

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our attorneys including: 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, and a paid parental leave on-ramping program.

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.

With more than 1,200 attorneys in 62 offices worldwide, Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management. We handle all types of employment-related legal matters, including traditional labor and employment, workplace safety, employee benefits, and business immigration matters. Guided by our Client Pledge, we focus on understanding clients’ business and objectives, collaborating and anticipating needs, harnessing technology and innovation, communicating effectively, and providing quality representation with exceptional value.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer.