Labor amp Employment Partner

BCG Attorney Search; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm seeks an experienced Labor & Employment Partner to join their fully remote practice. The ideal candidate will possess over 8 years of expertise in employer-side representation across various employment matters, including wage laws and workplace safety. This role offers complete remote flexibility with no minimum billable hour quotas, rewards strong performance, and recognizes career growth within a nationally respected firm.

Benefits

100% remote work flexibility

No minimum billable hour quotas

Merit-based compensation model

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in employment law.
• Active bar membership in one or more U.S. states.
• Strong background in managing complex employment law matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on employment matters including wage laws and workplace safety.
• Draft and review employment policies and handbooks.
• Represent employer-side clients in employment-related matters.

Skills

Expertise in wage and hour laws

Knowledge of workplace safety

Skills in employee discrimination

Ability to draft employment policies

Client management and business development

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

A law firm seeks an experienced Labor & Employment Partner to join a leading, fully remote practice. The ideal candidate will bring over 8 years of experience in handling complex state and federal employment matters, with a focus on employer-side representation. This is an excellent opportunity for a business-oriented attorney with expertise in key employment law areas, such as wage and hour laws, workplace safety, employee discrimination, and M&A-related employment issues. A self-sustaining portable client base generating at least $250,000 in annual revenue is required for consideration.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel to clients on a wide range of employment matters, including wage and hour laws, non-compete agreements, workplace safety regulations, and rest break laws.
• Advise employers on disability leave policies, workplace harassment issues, employee discrimination, and wrongful discharge claims.
• Draft, review, and update employment policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
• Analyze and address employment-related concerns in sophisticated mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, both domestic and international.
• Represent employer-side clients in all employment-related matters, with a focus on providing strategic legal guidance and risk management.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in employment law, with a focus on employer-side representation.
• Strong background in managing complex employment law matters in a business-centric law firm.
• Prior experience at an AmLaw 200 firm or a comparable firm is preferred.
• A portable client base generating at least $250,000 annually, or a robust business development plan demonstrating significant growth potential.
• Familiarity with employment law issues related to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is a plus.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active bar membership in one or more U.S. states (Minnesota preferred, but other states considered).

Skills:

• Deep expertise in key employment law areas, such as wage and hour issues, non-compete agreements, workplace safety, and employee discrimination.
• Proven experience in providing high-level legal counsel on employer-side matters.
• Strong ability to draft and review comprehensive employment policies and handbooks.
• Knowledge of employment law considerations in M&A transactions, both domestic and international.
• Excellent client management and business development skills, with a proven track record of maintaining a portable client base.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and capable of managing a fully remote practice with minimal oversight.

What We Offer:

• 100% remote work flexibility, offering you the freedom to work from anywhere.
• No minimum billable hour quotas, allowing you to focus on quality client service without the pressure of traditional billing targets.
• A transparent and equitable compensation model where partners retain 80-90% of client revenue.
• A merit-based, collaborative work environment that rewards performance and success without unnecessary bureaucracy.
• Opportunities for career growth and recognition within a forward-thinking, nationally respected firm.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
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