Labor and Employment Attorney

Looking for a Senior L&E Attorney to join an established L&E Law Firm

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Salary : $140,000 - $225,000 per year

A bit about us :

We are seeking a senior-level attorney with broad labor and employment law experience. The ideal candidate will have a mix of advisory / counseling work for employers and litigation experience. Experience with union negotiations and collective bargaining is a strong plus, though not strictly required.

Why join us?

A long-established, management-side labor and employment boutique with offices in Milwaukee, Madison, and Manitowoc

Specializes exclusively in employer representation, including labor relations, collective bargaining, employment counseling and litigation, employee benefits, immigration, workers’ compensation defense, restrictive covenants, and regulatory compliance

Recognized regionally and nationally by Best Lawyers and U.S. News & World Report for excellence in Employment Law–Management, Labor Law–Management, Employment Litigation, and Workers’ Compensation

Small to mid-sized team (approx. 23–25 attorneys), combining depth of expertise with a collaborative, collegial environment

Represents a diverse client base, from local manufacturers to Fortune 500 companies and public entities

Known for its client-centered service model, pairing each client with a lead attorney supported by a strong team of specialists

Job Details

Location : Milwaukee office (onsite preferred initially; hybrid flexibility available once established)

Experience : 5+ years in labor & employment law; litigation and / or collective bargaining a plus

Portable Book : $100,000+ in portable business strongly preferred, though candidates with less will still be considered

Compensation : $125,000–$225,000 base, depending on experience and portable book, plus bonus opportunities

Associates and shareholders have separate bonus structures, based on productivity and origination

Billable Expectation : ~1,800 hours annually

Support : Each attorney is assigned a legal assistant, generally shared with two other attorneys

Interview Process : Two in-person interviews with different partner groups (first interview may be via Zoom / Teams if candidate is outside SE Wisconsin)

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