Job Description

Partner – Labor & Employment
Private Practice | Mid-Sized Business Law Firm

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.

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.