Employment & Higher Education Counsel

Job Overview:
A distinguished law firm is seeking an experienced Employment & Higher Education Counsel for its Labor, Employment, and Higher Education practice in Minneapolis. This role offers the opportunity for direct client engagement, providing sophisticated legal work in employment law and higher education compliance. The position can be full-time or part-time, ideal for a lawyer with a strong background in employment law who is comfortable handling both advisory and litigation duties.

Location

• Minneapolis, Minnesota

Duties

• Advise business clients on various employment law matters, including compliance and policy development
• Conduct legal research, draft briefs, prepare pleadings, and develop workplace policies
• Investigate workplace violations, including incidents of alleged sexual harassment and other misconduct
• Respond to and investigate complaints related to employment and higher education regulations
• Prepare charge responses and provide guidance on complaint handling procedures
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues to deliver comprehensive legal support
• Engage in specialized training and stay updated on topics such as Title IX, FERPA, Campus SAVE Act, VAWA, and related regulations

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in employment law, including both advisory and litigation functions
• Proficiency in investigating and addressing workplace complaints, including policy drafting and charge responses
• Strong client service, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active law license in Minnesota

Skills

• Expertise in employment law, particularly within the higher education sector
• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and capacity for client relations
• Familiarity with higher education compliance areas, including Title IX, FERPA, and related laws

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Hybrid work setting with “Dress for Your Day” flexibility
• Monetary support for business development initiatives
• Access to professional development programming, mentoring, and inclusion networks

This is a full-service, established law firm with regional, national and international clients. Their practice area includes litigation, real estate, employment, finance and mergers & acquisitions, and government lobbying. This firm comprises lawyers with absolutely stellar academic credentials from top national law schools. The associates at the firm seem very happy. It has formal mentoring program for young lawyers, and associates are encouraged to be involved within the community. The quality of the work expected and produced at the firm is tops, and everyone works hard but the firm realizes that lawyers have a life outside of work. Compensation is very competitive.