Senior Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment

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 Law—offering 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 firm’s 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.

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