Employment Litigation Counsel (USA Remote)

Talent Focus Executive Search and Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 128,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm seeks an Employment Litigation Counsel to provide strategic legal counsel in a fully remote environment. Ideal candidates will have 3-10 years of experience, a strong focus on employment law, and the ability to manage litigation effectively for sophisticated clients.

Benefits

100% remote-first model

Opportunity to work with sophisticated clients in financial services

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of litigation experience with expertise in restrictive covenants.
• Trial experience, either as first or second chair.
• Admitted and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic counsel on employment transition planning and litigation strategies.
• Draft and review legal documents and navigate deadlines.
• Develop and maintain trusted client relationships.

Skills

Legal writing

Research skills

Advocacy skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Technology proficiency

Education

Juris Doctor from a top-100 law school

Job description

Employment Litigation Counsel (USA Remote)

Employment Litigation Counsel (USA Remote)

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Are you a litigation attorney looking for meaningful, high-impact work with the flexibility of a fully remote environment? Our boutique law firm client is seeking a dynamic Employment Litigation Counsel to join their growing litigation practice group. This is a rare opportunity to provide strategic legal counsel to an elite roster of entrepreneurial wealth management clients—advising them throughout the evolution of their careers and businesses.

As a fully distributed firm, our client empowers attorneys with the autonomy, flexibility, and trust needed to thrive—paired with a high-performance, high-integrity culture. Travel is required for trials, but otherwise you’ll work where you’re most productive.

About the Role

You will play a pivotal role in guiding clients through complex legal challenges—ranging from employment transitions and RIA moves to regulatory investigations, commercial disputes, and litigation involving trade secrets and restrictive covenants.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic counsel on employment transition planning, regulatory interactions, investor complaints, and business partner disputes
• Manage and execute litigation strategies from pre-dispute counseling through trial
• Draft and review high-quality legal documents, motions, and pleadings
• Navigate multiple deadlines with precision and professionalism
• Develop and maintain trusted client relationships built on responsiveness and reliability

What We’re Looking For

• 3-10 years of litigation experience, with expertise in post-employment restrictive covenants and trade secrets
• Trial experience, either as first or second chair
• Juris Doctor from a top-100 law school,admitted and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction with no disciplinary actions
• Outstanding legal writing, research, and advocacy skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and exceptional time management abilities
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, remote team environment
• Strong technology proficiency and comfort with digital legal platforms

Why Join?

• 100% remote-first model (with required trial travel)
• Opportunity to work with sophisticated, entrepreneurial clients in the financial services space
• Small firm agility with big-firm-caliber legal work
• A collaborative and disciplined team that values quality, ownership, and results

If you're an employment litigation professional who thrives in a flexible environment and is passionate about delivering sophisticated legal solutions with clarity and conviction, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to take your legal career in a more agile, client-centered direction.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services, Law Practice, and Financial Services

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