Employment Attorney | Make Your Mark at a Boutique Employment Law Firm
Confidential Opportunity | Greater Boston Area | Flexible Remote/Hybrid
Are you an employment attorney who genuinely loves employment law? Do you enjoy being in the middle of the action - advocating for employees, counseling employers, negotiating tough situations, and taking a case to court when necessary?
A growing boutique employment law firm in the Greater Boston area is looking to add a talented Employment Attorney to its team. This is not a cookie-cutter employment role. You'll have the opportunity to work on interesting, sophisticated matters across the full spectrum of employment law, while working closely with clients and having real ownership over your cases.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll Have a Diverse Practice That Can Include
Litigation
- Represent employees and employers in state and federal litigation
- Take and defend depositions
- Handle discovery and motion practice
- Prepare cases for trial and step into the courtroom when needed
- Develop litigation strategies and advocate aggressively for your clients
Agreements & Executive Matters
- Draft and negotiate employment agreements
- Prepare and negotiate severance and separation agreements
- Advise executives navigating sophisticated employment transitions
- Work with matters involving equity compensation, stock options, and vesting
- Help clients negotiate enhanced severance packages
Counseling
- Advise employers through difficult personnel decisions
- Counsel clients regarding discipline, termination, workplace issues, and potential liability
- Help employers understand their options and navigate risk
- Counsel employees regarding potential claims, workplace disputes, restrictive covenants, and non-compete issues
Negotiation & Pre-Litigation
- Draft compelling pre-litigation demand letters
- Negotiate directly with opposing counsel and employers
- Help clients reach favorable resolutions before a lawsuit is necessary
- Strategize about when to negotiate and when it's time to litigate
The Kind of Attorney We’re Looking For
You Should Be Someone Who
- Is a strong, passionate advocate for your clients
- Is comfortable representing both employees and employers
- Can independently manage sophisticated employment matters
Practical judgment matters here.
Flexibility That Actually Feels Flexible
Bring Your Personality. Bring Your Practice.
Why This Role?