ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - LABOR & EMPLOYMENT - Los Angeles
Affinity Executive Search
Los Angeles, CA · $270k–$315k a year · Posted October 31, 2026
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November 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $292,500 a year. Across 114 open associate attorney listings that state pay, the middle half runs $118,000 to $180,000 and the median is $148,000. That is 98% above the median, above the middle half of those listings.
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About the job
...HYBRIDOur client, a leading management-side labor and employment law firm, is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join its Los Angles office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced associate to work on sophisticated employment matters...