Labor & Employment Attorney (Partner)

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is Seeking an Experienced Labor & Employment Attorney to Join a Premier Mid-Size Firm
Location: Any of the Following Offices or Remote
Alabama, California, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, or Washington, DC

Direct Counsel is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney to join a well-established, nationally integrated mid-size business law firm. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with a substantial book of business to leverage the firm’s expansive platform and cross-selling opportunities while enjoying flexibility and autonomy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise businesses of all sizes on labor and employment matters, including employee relations, HR management, and policy development.
• Represent clients in workplace litigation, including Title VII, ADA, DOL, OSHA, Wage and Hour, ERISA, FCRA, FMLA, and other labor and employment-related disputes.
• Counsel on workplace compliance, diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as regulatory issues and employment agreements.
• Collaborate with the firm’s L&E team on both transactional and litigation matters.
• Engage in cross-selling opportunities with other practice areas.
• Contribute to business development efforts and expand the client base.

Qualifications:

• Significant experience in labor and employment law with a proven track record of client service.
• Substantial and self-sufficient book of portable business (ideally $400,000+).
• Ability to collaborate with a national team and provide strategic counsel.
• Expertise in employment-related regulatory compliance, policy drafting, and workplace litigation.
• Active law license in good standing in the jurisdiction of residence.

Why Join?

• Flexibility with rates and client service arrangements.
• Opportunity to leverage a national platform for business expansion.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Full benefits package included.
• Remote work options available.

All submissions will be held in strict confidence.

Direct Counsel is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.