Labor & Employment Partner

A law firm seeks an experienced Labor & Employment Partner to join a leading, fully remote practice. The ideal candidate will bring over 8 years of experience in handling complex state and federal employment matters, with a focus on employer-side representation. This is an excellent opportunity for a business-oriented attorney with expertise in key employment law areas, such as wage and hour laws, workplace safety, employee discrimination, and M&A-related employment issues. A self-sustaining portable client base generating at least $250,000 in annual revenue is required for consideration.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel to clients on a wide range of employment matters, including wage and hour laws, non-compete agreements, workplace safety regulations, and rest break laws.
• Advise employers on disability leave policies, workplace harassment issues, employee discrimination, and wrongful discharge claims.
• Draft, review, and update employment policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
• Analyze and address employment-related concerns in sophisticated mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, both domestic and international.
• Represent employer-side clients in all employment-related matters, with a focus on providing strategic legal guidance and risk management.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in employment law, with a focus on employer-side representation.
• Strong background in managing complex employment law matters in a business-centric law firm.
• Prior experience at an AmLaw 200 firm or a comparable firm is preferred.
• A portable client base generating at least $250,000 annually, or a robust business development plan demonstrating significant growth potential.
• Familiarity with employment law issues related to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is a plus.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active bar membership in one or more U.S. states (Minnesota preferred, but other states considered).

Skills:

• Deep expertise in key employment law areas, such as wage and hour issues, non-compete agreements, workplace safety, and employee discrimination.
• Proven experience in providing high-level legal counsel on employer-side matters.
• Strong ability to draft and review comprehensive employment policies and handbooks.
• Knowledge of employment law considerations in M&A transactions, both domestic and international.
• Excellent client management and business development skills, with a proven track record of maintaining a portable client base.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and capable of managing a fully remote practice with minimal oversight.

What We Offer:

• 100% remote work flexibility, offering you the freedom to work from anywhere.
• No minimum billable hour quotas, allowing you to focus on quality client service without the pressure of traditional billing targets.
• A transparent and equitable compensation model where partners retain 80-90% of client revenue.
• A merit-based, collaborative work environment that rewards performance and success without unnecessary bureaucracy.
• Opportunities for career growth and recognition within a forward-thinking, nationally respected firm.

This renowned legal firm is based in Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, New York and Washington, D.C. The firm's areas of specialization are bankruptcy and Chapter 11 restructuring, employment and labor, corporate and business services, government, franchise and distribution, entrepreneurial and start-up services, insurance and risk management, intellectual property, interactive environment, real estate, tax, litigation and dispute resolution, securities, technology and regulatory law and compliance. The firm believes that the clients are better served through a strong collaboration of talented lawyers working in tandem.