Employment Law Partner

Romano Law PLLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Romano Law PLLC seeks a senior Employment Partner to lead and expand the firm's employment practice. You will supervise a team of lawyers, paralegals, and externs while cultivating existing relationships and attracting new clients.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in employment law and a portable book of business of at least $500K. NY bar admission is required, with flexibility for cross‑state or UK opportunities. Strong communication and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in NY and other U.S. states or UK.
• Portable book of business of at least $500K is required.
• Senior level with 10+ years of employment law experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Employment Department and report to the Managing Partner.
• Supervise lawyers, paralegals, law clerks, and externs on your team.
• Lead by example with diligence and drive for success.
• Develop and grow your own book of business and help drive firm growth.

Skills

Leadership

Employment law

Business development

Client relations

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bar license

Job description

We are seeking a senior Employment Partner to join our firm and help grow our employment department. Ideal candidates bring deep experience across employment matters, a portable book of business (minimum $500K), and an interest in working in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

YOU ARE:

• An attorney with over 10 years of employment law experience. (California employment law experience is a plus.)
• Licensed to practice in New York, California, Florida, Texas or elsewhere in the U.S. or the UK, with a portable book of business of at least $500,000.
• A natural leader, experienced in advising employers on all aspects of employment law.
• Practical, prepared and resourceful with excellent people skills.
• An efficient and effective plain-English communicator.
• Conscientious, thorough and highly accountable.
• Motivated to learn and improve. Receptive to constructive feedback.
• Polished, poised, energetic with a strong work ethic.
• Always responsive and often proactive, keeping your clients (and team) well-informed.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WOULD:

• Lead the Employment Department and report to the Managing Partner.
• Supervise lawyers, paralegals, law clerks, and externs on your team.
• Lead by example: with your diligence, drive for success and positive attitude.
• Continue to develop your own book of business and help drive the continued growth of the firm.

WHY US:

• As we continue to grow, leadership is important to us – we provide an environment that promotes management development.
• We provide comprehensive administrative support to allow you to focus on the work that matters.
• You will have the opportunity to lead the next generation of exceptional lawyers.
• Diversity is valued and welcomed at Romano Law. We appreciate differing backgrounds, experiences, and thoughts.
• We promote team engagement in our collaborative, communicative, and approachable environment.
• We strive to create an environment that promotes happiness and success for each of our team members. We go to great lengths to make this happen.
• Total Compensation – $250,000 – $750,000 or more (based on experience, book of business, and performance).