Employment Law Attorney

Job Overview

A prominent management-side employment law firm is seeking a highly skilled and business-focused Employment Law Attorney with significant experience in both employer counseling and litigation defense. This hybrid role provides an exciting opportunity for a seasoned attorney to manage complex workplace legal issues, build strong client relationships, and lead a team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of employment law, an ability to proactively address client concerns, and a proven track record in managing client relationships in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Location

• New York, NY

Duties

• Client Counseling: Serve as the primary point of contact for corporate clients, offering strategic employment law counsel on day-to-day and complex issues with a focus on protecting business interests.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of legal professionals to ensure high-quality counsel and representation in employment law matters.
• Litigation Defense: Handle a blend of employer counseling and litigation defense, with a focus on proactive problem-solving and risk mitigation.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, responding to requests, identifying legal risks, and proactively managing projects.
• Strategic Consultation: Work closely with clients’ HR and legal teams to address workplace legal matters and provide strategic advice.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in employment law, with a strong background in both employer counseling and litigation defense.
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of workplace legal issues, including employee terminations, hiring practices, FMLA, ADA, wage-and-hour laws, and other federal, state, and local regulations.
• Technology Savvy: Ability to leverage technology effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially when addressing business audiences such as C-suite executives, in-house legal teams, and human resources departments.
• Work Style: Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure in a dynamic, deadline-driven setting.
• Business Development: A portable book of business is preferred but not required.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in good standing with the state bar where practicing (New York preferred).

Skills

• Expertise in employment law with a focus on employer-side issues.
• Strong client-facing communication skills and the ability to work with senior decision-makers.
• Team leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Ability to strategically manage and resolve complex legal issues.
• Proficiency in leveraging legal technology to improve efficiency and client service.

Benefits

• Bonus Opportunities: Attorneys who originate business or expand client relationships are eligible for a percentage of dollars collected, as well as other performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for mentorship, career advancement, and continued learning.
• Work Environment: Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with a focus on team-oriented work and high-quality legal services.
• Additional Compensation Opportunities: Innovative pricing models and reasonable hourly rates that make it easier to build a book of business.

This premier law firm has offices in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey and specializes in labor and employment law for management. It is comprised of a team of highly qualified attorneys and has eight areas of practice, including wrongful termination complaints, wage-hour disputes, and employee torts. An equal opportunity employer, this firm encourages diversity and inclusion at the workplace.