About NAE

The Nevada Association of Employers NAE has served Nevada businesses for more than 80 years. Today more than 600 employers across the state rely on NAE for human resources guidance, employment law support, training, and government relations.

Our mission is simple. Help Nevada employers succeed.

NAE provides practical legal advice, HR consulting, supervisor training, hotline services, surveys, and conferences that support business owners, CEOs, and HR leaders throughout Nevada.

This is an opportunity to join a respected statewide organization and work directly with employers on real world workplace issues.

Position Overview

NAE is seeking an experienced employment law attorney to join our Reno office as Legal Counsel. This role focuses on advising Nevada employers on labor and employment law compliance and helping members solve workplace problems before they become lawsuits.

This is not a traditional billable hour law firm role. You will work with a wide variety of industries, provide proactive advice, teach training programs, and build trusted relationships with business leaders across Nevada.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide day to day advice to NAE members on Nevada and federal employment law
Draft and review employee handbooks, policies, agreements, and HR documents
Assist employers with discipline issues, investigations, terminations, accommodations, leave issues, and wage and hour compliance
Present training programs and webinars for supervisors, HR professionals, and executives
Support NAE conferences and employer events statewide
Monitor legal developments and communicate practical guidance to members
Collaborate with NAE HR consultants and leadership on member solutions

Qualifications

Active Nevada bar license required
Three or more years of labor and employment law experience preferred
Strong writing and presentation skills
Ability to explain complex legal issues in practical business terms
Comfortable speaking to groups and teaching training sessions
Strong client service mindset
Desire to work in a collaborative mission driven organization

Employment litigation experience is helpful but not required. Advice and counseling experience is highly valued. California licensure and experience will receive higher compensation.

Why Join NAE

Work with more than 600 Nevada employers across diverse industries
No traditional law firm billable hour pressure
Opportunity to teach, write, and become a recognized voice in Nevada employment law
Competitive salary plus bonus potential
Health benefits, retirement plan, and paid time off
Positive team culture with statewide impact

You will help Nevada employers make good decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and build better workplaces.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your employment law experience and interest in advising Nevada employers.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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