Labor & Employment Attorney

LV Search Partners•Annapolis, MD

17h

About The Position

A highly regarded law firm in the Baltimore-DC market, specializing in business law and complex commercial litigation, is seeking a Lateral Partner to join their growing practice. The ideal candidate must be an expert in Labor & Employment matters, and have experience representing entities and individuals through the entire lifecycle of the employment relationship. A portable book of business is preferred but not required, and Sr. Associates who have experience originating business, or may have a trending non-portable book of business, are encouraged to apply. This firm has built a winning culture and consistently invests in team development. Building this foundation is a day-in-day-out commitment that begins with the leadership team and impacts the entire org chart. From individualized development plans and resource support, to team building activities and benefits that employees actually embrace, there is a clear correlation between the investment in team culture and our low attrition rate. This is an environment where a subject matter expert can thrive and grow their practice amongst a group of peers. We avoid ego and focus on the common goal of providing exceptional counsel to our business clients. If your book of business has plateaued or you feel that your firm doesn’t value the growth of your practice, please consider connecting on this opportunity. We want to provide a strong platform for ambitious practitioners to excel!

Requirements

Barred in Maryland, DC, or Virginia
5-10+ years of experience
Experience in general OR specialized Labor & Employment law
Smart & sharp worker who can operate autonomously
Good communicator with the ability to collaborate on work product
Ambitious legal professional with desire to grow their practice

Nice To Haves

Portable book of business is preferred
Sr. Associates who have experience originating business, or may have a trending non-portable book of business, are encouraged to apply
Participating in thought leadership, such as speaking events, written articles, or other industry facing platforms.

Responsibilities

Advise business clients on employment contracts, employment policies and employee handbooks
Advise on classification of workers including independent contractor matters
Counsel wage and hour matters including overtime and prevailing wage, employee benefits, employee leave, executive compensation and employee performance
Identify and mitigate anti-discrimination and anti-harassment, workplace safety, and immigration matters
Counsel clients on joint employer issues, collective bargaining matters, and workplace privacy.