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Job Location drjobs

Princeton, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Partner Labor & Employment

Private Practice Mid-Sized Business Law Firm

Overview

Our client a forward-thinking business law firm founded by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Partner to join their growing team. This firm provides an alternative to Big Lawoffering national-caliber matters in a flexible collaborative environment that champions autonomy innovation and meaningful relationships.

With a proven reputation for delivering sophisticated business-aligned legal counsel the firm is expanding its Employment practice and looking for a strategic-minded Partner who thrives in a culture where client goals practical judgment and entrepreneurial drive intersect.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow the firms Labor & Employment practice across counseling litigation and compliance matters.
  • Advise mid-sized to emerging-growth businesses executives and investors on employment-related strategy investigations and risk mitigation.
  • Handle a wide range of matters including:
  • Discrimination harassment and retaliation claims
  • Wage and hour issues (FLSA state wage laws)
  • Employment contracts and executive compensation
  • Restrictive covenants and trade secret disputes
  • Internal investigations and workforce restructurings
  • Labor union issues and NLRB proceedings
  • Collaborate across practice areas (Corporate M&A Litigation) to provide integrated client-centric solutions.
  • Contribute to thought leadership mentor junior attorneys and support practice development initiatives.

Ideal Candidate

  • 10 years of focused Labor & Employment law experience preferably at an Am Law or reputable boutique firm.
  • Strong litigation counseling and negotiation experience in both state and federal matters.
  • Portable book of business ($500K preferred) with a proven record of growing and maintaining client relationships.
  • Thoughtful communicator with commercial awareness and a practical problem-solving mindset.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with a collaborative approach to cross-practice engagement.
  • Commitment to mentorship community involvement and fostering a culture of inclusion.

Why This Firm

  • Business-Oriented Legal Culture Work alongside former general counsel operators and founders who understand business from the inside out.
  • Agile and Collaborative Attorneys are empowered to shape their practice and encouraged to work across disciplines for client success.
  • Sophisticated Work Without Big Law Red Tape Handle high-impact matters with mid-market agility.
  • Genuine Commitment to Inclusion and Purpose Active in DEI pro bono work and community outreach with numerous philanthropic initiatives.
  • High-Trust Environment Transparent compensation model realistic origination expectations and entrepreneurial flexibility.

Employment Type

Full Time

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