PARTNER ATTORNEY OPPORTUNITY - LABOR & EMPLOYMENT/DATA PRIVACY

Kingfisher Recruiting; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 700,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting presents a partner opportunity with a nationally recognized labor, employment, and data privacy platform. It seeks entrepreneurial partners or practice groups to grow across existing offices and strategic markets, offering autonomy within a supported national framework.

Ideal candidates bring an established client base, strong leadership, and a track record in management-side labor or data privacy matters, with growth potential and collaborative resource support.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing.
• Significant experience practicing within a sophisticated law firm environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand a successful legal practice while leveraging the resources of a nationally recognized platform.
• Provide strategic counsel to employers on labor, employment, and workplace-related matters and data privacy compliance matters.
• Lead complex litigation, investigations, traditional labor matters, and workplace compliance initiatives.
• Manage and strengthen existing client relationships while driving new business development opportunities.
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
• Mentor and develop associates and junior attorneys as appropriate.
• Participate in strategic growth initiatives within targeted markets and practice areas.
• Contribute to a culture focused on responsiveness, excellence, collaboration, and client service.

Skills

Management-side Labor & Employment

Data Privacy experience

Business development

Client relations

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

PARTNER ATTORNEY OPPORTUNITY - LABOR & EMPLOYMENT/DATA PRIVACY

Labor & Employment/Data Privacy Practice Groups

Multiple U.S. Markets

HYBRID

Build Your Practice on a National Platform

A nationally recognized management-side labor, employment, and workplace law firm is seeking entrepreneurial Partners and Practice Groups to support strategic growth initiatives across its existing offices and targeted expansion markets. This opportunity is ideal for accomplished attorneys seeking greater autonomy, a collaborative culture, and a platform designed to support long‑term practice growth.

The firm is particularly interested in attorneys and groups with established client relationships in Labor & Employment, Traditional Labor, Labor Relations, Workplace Investigations, Wage & Hour, and Data Privacy & Compliance. Attorneys benefit from flexibility in managing client relationships and billing practices while leveraging a respected national brand and extensive firm resources

Candidate Profile

• JD from an accredited law school with a strong academic record
• Active Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing.
• Significant experience practicing within a sophisticated law firm environment.

• An established portable book of business and a demonstrated record of client development and retention.
• Management-side Labor & Employment experience, including one or more of the following areas:
  • Employment Litigation
  • Traditional Labor
  • Labor Relations
  • Workplace Investigations
  • Wage & Hour
  • Counseling and Compliance
• First-chair litigation experience is highly valued for employment litigation candidates.
• Data Privacy & Compliance experience
• Strong client relationships and the ability to successfully transition and integrate clients onto a new platform.
• Excellent business judgment, leadership skills, and commitment to client service.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in helping expand and strengthen existing practices.

Portable Business Guidelines

• Individual Partners: Generally $700,000+ in portable business.
• Data Privacy & Compliance Partners: Approximately $500,000+ in portable business.
• Practice Groups: Generally $1.5 million+ in portable business.
• New Office Opportunities: Typically $1 million+ in portable business required to support market expansion initiatives.

Strategic Growth Markets

The firm has a particular interest in candidates located in or interested in helping expand its presence in:

• Las Vegas, Nevada
• Reno, Nevada
• Seattle, Washington
• Houston, Texas

Strong candidates in other existing firm markets will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand a successful legal practice while leveraging the resources of a nationally recognized platform.
• Provide strategic counsel to employers on labor, employment, and workplace‑related matters and data privacy compliance matters.
• Lead complex litigation, investigations, traditional labor matters, collective bargaining issues, and workplace compliance initiatives.
• Manage and strengthen existing client relationships while driving new business development opportunities.
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
• Mentor and develop associates and junior attorneys as appropriate.
• Participate in strategic growth initiatives within targeted markets and practice areas.
• Contribute to a culture focused on responsiveness, excellence, collaboration, and client service.

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity for successful attorneys and practice groups seeking a platform that combines entrepreneurial freedom with the resources of an established national firm. The firm is strategically investing in key markets and practice areas and seeks attorneys who can quickly integrate into a collaborative environment while continuing to grow their practices. Whether you are an established labor and employment partner, a traditional labor practitioner, a data privacy attorney, or a group exploring a strategic move, this platform provides the flexibility, support, and national reach necessary to elevate your practice and serve clients at the highest level.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Compensation Structure: Compensation is highly competitive and directly tied to practice strength, portable business, and overall contributions to the firm. Attorneys benefit from meaningful autonomy regarding client relationships and billing practices.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement programs, paid time off, parental leave, professional development resources, and additional employee wellness benefits.

National Platform: Join one of the country's premier labor and employment law firms with established infrastructure, strong brand recognition, sophisticated clients, and substantial cross‑selling opportunities.

Collaborative Culture: Work alongside highly regarded practitioners across multiple disciplines in an environment designed to support integration and long‑term success.

Professional Resources: Benefit from experienced administrative, marketing, recruiting, technology, and business development support to help grow and strengthen your practice.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on any characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.