Labor & Employment Attorney

Cornerstone Recruiting; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with profit-sharing

Unlimited PTO

Health insurance

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Cornerstone Recruiting is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment attorney to serve as Chair of the practice group in Lexington, KY. This senior role offers autonomy, client-facing work, and team oversight to grow the firm's labor and employment capabilities.

You will advise individuals and businesses on all employment matters, manage investigations and disputes, and contribute to business development and thought leadership. A portable book is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• J.D. with active Kentucky bar admission (or eligible/willing to sit).
• 7+ years of labor & employment experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and Kentucky employment laws.
• Litigation experience in courts and administrative forums.
• Portable book preferred, not required (compensation adjusted accordingly).
• Polished communicator with leadership presence and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted counsel to individuals and small- to mid-sized businesses on labor & employment matters, with exposure to corporate, M&A, and litigation work.
• Handle the full range of employment issues: contracts, HR counseling, internal investigations, and terminations.
• Defend discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wage-and-hour claims in state/federal courts and before agencies (EEOC, DOL, KY agencies).
• Support employment and HR due diligence in M&A transactions.
• Supervise and mentor associates and staff; contribute to practice development and thought leadership including content for social-media channels.

Skills

Leadership & management

Labor & Employment law

Client counseling

Strategic thinking

Mentorship

Education

J.D. with Kentucky bar

Job description

Experienced labor-and-employment attorney to be Chair of practice group.

Lexington, KY

Boutique/regional firm seeking an experienced Labor & Employment attorney to lead and grow its practice. This is a senior leadership role with meaningful autonomy, client-facing work, and team oversight.

Role Highlights

• Serve as trusted counsel to individuals and small- to mid-sized businesses on labor & employment matters, with exposure to corporate, M&A, and litigation work.

• Handle the full range of employment issues: contracts (employment, severance, restrictive covenants), HR counseling, internal investigations, and terminations.

• Defend discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wage-and-hour claims in state/federal courts and before agencies (EEOC, DOL, KY agencies).

• Support employment and HR due diligence in M&A transactions.

• Supervise and mentor associates and staff; contribute to practice development and thought leadership including content for social-media channels.

Ideal Candidate

• J.D. with active Kentucky bar admission (or eligible/willing to sit).

• 7+ years of labor & employment experience.

• Strong knowledge of federal and Kentucky employment laws.

• Litigation experience in courts and administrative forums.

• Portable book preferred, not required (compensation adjusted accordingly).

• Polished communicator with leadership presence and sound judgment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience and book, if any).

• 401(k) with profit-sharing and safe-harbor match.

• Unlimited PTO.

• Health insurance and cell phone stipend.