Employment Law Associate General Counsel

About the role

Booz Allen is looking for an Employment Law Associate General Counsel to join its Legal, Ethics and Compliance team. The role combines employment law expertise with big-picture business thinking to protect and advance the company while navigating complex legal and compliance risks. The position is based in McLean and requires U.S. citizenship.

Key responsibilities

• Advise clients and business partners at all levels of leadership on a wide range of employment matters, including disciplinary actions and separations, performance and behavior management, workplace safety and wellness, military and medical leaves of absence, and accommodations.
• Lead or advise on complex employment investigations of violations of law or policy, including allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation and conflict of interest.
• Litigate employment matters: evaluate cases, communicate with opposing counsel, engage outside counsel, review pleadings and motions, handle discovery, mediation and trial.
• Draft and enforce non-compete and non-solicitation agreements and navigate complex non-compete issues.
• Draft EEOC position statements and persuasive correspondence.

Required profile

• 8+ years of experience practicing employment law in a law firm, corporate or government environment.
• J.D. degree and active bar admission in any U.S. state or the District of Columbia.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work at the facility.

Nice to have

• Experience with government contracting, including with or in technology companies.
• Experience with large law firm and in-house roles.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

What we offer

• Projected annual salary of $162,800 to $303,000, depending on location, qualifications and experience.
• Health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs and dependent care.
• A recognition awards program for exceptional performance.