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.