Experienced Employment Litigation Attorney (Leadership Opportunity)

SNI Companies; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SNI Companies in Maryland seeks an Experienced Employment Litigation Attorney to lead and expand the employment practice, owning a book of matters and shaping strategic growth within a respected firm.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of employment law and litigation experience, Maryland bar in good standing, strong mentoring skills, and a track record in business development and client relations.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of employment statutes, regulations, and workplace compliance.
• Excellent research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Strong client development and relationship management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a wide range of employment law issues and workforce-related matters.
• Represent employers in litigation, arbitration, mediation, and administrative proceedings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, restrictive covenants, severance agreements, policies, and related documents.
• Manage employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and other court filings.
• Conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial work.
• Provide strategic counseling on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas to deliver client solutions.
• Develop and expand client relationships through networking and business development initiatives.
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys and support staff.
• Contribute to long-term growth and leadership of the employment practice.

Skills

Employment Law Expertise

Litigation Skills

Client Relationship Management

Leadership/Team Mentoring

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Experienced Employment Litigation Attorney (Leadership Opportunity)

About the Company

A respected and growing Maryland law practice is seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Attorney to lead and expand an established employment law practice. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial attorney to take ownership of an existing book of employment matters while helping shape the future direction of the practice.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will bring deep employment law expertise, strong litigation skills, excellent client relationship management abilities, and a desire to build and mentor a growing team. This role offers a leadership path with meaningful influence over strategy, business development, and practice growth.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a wide range of employment law issues and workforce-related matters.
• Represent employers and business clients in litigation, arbitration, mediation, and administrative proceedings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, restrictive covenants, severance agreements, workplace policies, and related documents.
• Manage employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and other court filings.
• Conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial work.
• Provide strategic counseling on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to deliver comprehensive client solutions.
• Develop and expand client relationships through networking, referrals, and business development initiatives.
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys and support staff.
• Contribute to the long-term growth and leadership of the employment practice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Maryland Bar admission and good standing required.
• Minimum of 5 years of employment law experience, including litigation.
• Strong knowledge of employment statutes, regulations, and workplace compliance requirements.
• Experience handling employment disputes, investigations, and restrictive covenant matters.
• Familiarity with administrative agencies and employment-related proceedings.
• Excellent research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Strong client development and relationship management abilities.
• Leadership mindset with the desire to help build and grow a practice.
• Portable business is welcomed but not required.

Required Skills

• Deep employment law expertise.
• Excellent client relationship management abilities.
• Desire to build and mentor a growing team.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in business development initiatives.