Labor & Employment Partner

Leoforce; Cape Saint Claire (MD); On-site; USD 175,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus opportunity

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a mid-to-senior level Employment Lawyer in Annapolis, MD, to provide comprehensive guidance on discrimination, wage-hour, benefits, and related employment matters. You will handle litigation from start to finish and draft employment agreements while mentoring junior staff.

Qualified candidates have a JD and Maryland bar, 5+ years in labor & employment law, and a proven ability to cultivate client relationships.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Maryland Bar in good standing.
• Minimum 5+ years of Labor & Employment Law with strong litigation focus.
• Experience handling discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage & hour claims.
• Experience drafting and negotiating employment agreements and covenants.
• Proven ability to develop business and cultivate client relationships.
• Prior management or mentoring experience preferred.
• Portable book of business welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, employee benefits, and related employment law matters.
• Handle employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, arbitration, mediation, depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Draft and negotiate employment agreements, severance agreements, restrictive covenants, and related employment documents.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Advise employers on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Lead business development efforts and cultivate client relationships.
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys and support staff.
• Collaborate across practice groups to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
• Participate in community and professional organizations to expand the firm's presence.

Skills

Labor & Employment Law

Litigation

Business development

Mentoring

Client relationships

Employment contracts

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $175,000 - $300,000 per year

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide legal counsel regarding discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, employee benefits, and related employment law matters.
• Handle employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, arbitration, mediation, depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Draft and negotiate employment agreements, severance agreements, restrictive covenants, and related employment documents.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Advise employers regarding compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Lead business development efforts and cultivate client relationships.
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys and support staff.
• Collaborate across practice groups to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
• Participate in community and professional organizations to expand the firm's presence.

Qualifications Needed

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active Maryland Bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum 5+ years of Labor & Employment Law experience with a strong litigation focus.
• Experience handling employment litigation matters, including discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage & hour claims.
• Strong background advising employers on federal, state, and local employment law compliance.
• Experience drafting and negotiating employment agreements, restrictive covenants, and severance agreements.
• Working knowledge of EEOC and NLRB regulations.
• Proven ability to develop business, cultivate client relationships, and contribute to practice growth.
• Prior management or mentoring experience preferred.
• Portable book of business welcomed but not required.

A bit about us:

Founded more than 30 years ago and based in Annapolis, Maryland, we are a growing, full-service law firm focused on providing practical, client-centered legal solutions. We serve businesses, professionals, and individuals across a variety of practice areas, fostering a collaborative environment where attorneys have the opportunity to build meaningful client relationships, develop their practices, and contribute to the long-term success of the firm and community.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation: $175,000-$300,000+ base salary DOE with significant upside tied to business generation and practice growth.
• Bonus Opportunity: Strong earning potential for attorneys who expand and lead the practice.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package.
• Leadership Opportunity: Take ownership of an established employment law practice and shape its future direction.
• Mentorship & Team Building: Recruit, mentor, and develop attorneys and staff while growing a scalable practice.
• Collaborative Culture: Work closely with litigation, commercial, and estates attorneys in a collegial environment.
• Community Engagement: Join a firm that values professional involvement and long-term client relationships.
• Growth & Advancement: Clear pathway to leadership and practice development.
• On-Site Role: Annapolis, MD.

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