Employment Law Partner

$225k - $275k

Jobot

Partner Level Attorney | Employment Law | Full-Service Firm
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Salary: $225,000 - $275,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our client is a well-established regional law practice serving employers across the Southeast with practical, business-minded counsel. This firm’s employment team partners with public and private organizations on compliance, investigations, workforce strategy, and dispute resolution in state and federal forums. To support continued growth in Florida and Georgia, this firm seeks an Employment Law Partner with a portable practice to join the Jacksonville, FL or Valdosta, GA office and help expand the firm’s employer-side platform
Why join us?
Entrepreneurial Platform with Strong Backing: Build your practice on a stable regional platform with modern infrastructure, cross-selling opportunities, and dedicated marketing, pricing, and legal operations support.
Client-First, Business-Focused Culture: This firm emphasizes practical solutions that align with client risk tolerance, budget, and business goals—empowering partners to deliver measurable impact.
Collaboration Across Practices: Work closely with complementary groups (corporate, real estate, litigation, benefits) to offer comprehensive solutions to employer clients.
Talent & Resources: Access skilled associates, paralegals, and technology that streamline delivery—from matter staffing to knowledge management.
Leadership & Growth: Opportunities to shape practice strategy, mentor rising attorneys, and take on office or firm-wide leadership roles.
Regional Reach, Local Touch: Serve clients throughout the Southeast while maintaining meaningful community presence in Jacksonville or Valdosta
Job Details
Experience:
8+ years of employer-side employment law experience in a law firm setting (or equivalent mix of firm and in-house with a return to private practice).
Demonstrated success originating and managing client relationships, including scoping, budgeting, and overseeing teams.
Substantive background across a range of employer issues, such as:
Counseling: handbooks/policies, wage-and-hour compliance, accommodation/leave, discipline/terminations, investigations, training.
Agency and litigation: EEOC/FEPA responses, DOL audits, single-plaintiff litigation, restrictive covenants/trade secrets; class/collective actions a plus.
Agreements: employment, separation, incentive/bonus, restrictive covenants.
Portable Practice (Required):
A portable book of business is required. Typical target range: $300K–$800K+ in realizable originations (open to discussion based on rate mix, industry concentration, and growth plan).
Clear business plan outlining client mix, key relationships, cross-sell potential, and 12–24 month growth strategy.
Demonstrated ability to transition and expand existing client relationships within a new platform.
Skills & Competencies:
Proven client development acumen and executive-level communication skills.
Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to employer risk.
Team leadership: ability to mentor associates, manage matters efficiently, and leverage staff effectively.
Strong project management: budgeting, staffing, process improvement, and use of legal tech tools.
Commitment to collaboration, knowledge sharing, and high-quality work product.
Licensing
Licensed and in good standing in Florida or Georgia
Dual admission (FL and GA) or eligibility to obtain additional admission is a plus.
Preferred
Experience advising regional employers (healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, financial services, municipalities, higher ed).
Experience with wage-and-hour audits/litigation, restrictive covenant enforcement/defense, or employment aspects of transactions (due diligence, integration).
Demonstrated success cross-selling with corporate, real estate, or litigation partners.
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