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Partner | Employment Law Attorney

Goodwin Recruiting

A dynamic, growth-focused law firm is seeking an entrepreneurial attorney to lead and expand its Employment Law practice. This unique opportunity offers significant autonomy, modern resources, and the chance to make a lasting impact within a collaborative firm environment. Ideal for senior attorneys or partners looking to grow their practice with a supportive platform, extensive business development support, and a non-bureaucratic culture.

Partner | Employment Law Attorney Benefits & Compensation

  • Highly competitive, partner-level compensation structure
  • Strong branding, marketing, and business development support
  • Significant autonomy and flexibility within a growth-oriented firm
  • Collaborative, supportive organizational culture
  • Access to a platform designed to help you expand your practice group

Partner | Employment Law Attorney Requirements & Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Licensed and in good standing to practice law in New York
  • Significant employment law experience (litigation and/or counseling)
  • Portable book of business, ideally $500K+
  • Strong business development and networking skills
  • Ability to independently manage sophisticated client matters
  • Entrepreneurial, proactive, and growth-minded

Partner | Employment Law Attorney Preferred Background & Skills

  • Experience handling management-side, plaintiff executive matters, or both
  • Skilled in employment disputes, workplace investigations, restrictive covenants, executive compensation, discrimination, and wage & hour issues
  • Proven ability to mentor junior attorneys

Partner | Employment Law Attorney Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Manage and expand your employment law practice within the firm
  • Advise employers and executives on a comprehensive range of employment-related matters
  • Oversee cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage & hour, wrongful termination, and executive compensation disputes
  • Conduct litigation activities, including depositions, mediations, negotiations, hearings, and court appearances
  • Draft and review employment agreements, separation agreements, handbooks, and policies
  • Develop and maintain client relationships while generating new business opportunities
  • Collaborate with other practice groups across the firm
  • Mentor junior attorneys and strategically help grow the Employment Law practice

If you’re a driven attorney ready to elevate your practice within a forward-thinking law firm, we encourage you to explore this unique leadership opportunity.

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