Shareholder Labor Law Partner

DEVORE RECRUITING; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

DEVORE RECRUITING is assisting a client in Long Beach, CA with a Shareholder / Labor & Employment Law Partner opportunity. The ideal candidate will manage and expand an existing book of business, advise on employment matters, and represent clients in courts, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings.

Qualified candidates have a J.D., CA State Bar admission, 8–10+ years in labor and employment law, and an entrepreneurial, client‑developing mindset.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar.
• Approximately 8-10+ years of experience in labor and employment law.
• Portable book of business (required).
• Strong litigation and advisory experience.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong business development skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and expand an existing book of business in labor and employment law.
• Advise clients on a wide range of employment matters, including employment litigation, workplace policies and compliance, wage/hour issues, and discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims.
• Represent clients in state and federal courts, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings.
• Provide strategic counsel to corporate clients on employment-related risk management.
• Collaborate with other practice groups to support cross-disciplinary client needs.
• Mentor junior attorneys as needed.

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Title:Shareholder / Labor & Employment Law PartnerLocation:Long Beach, CAWork Arrangement:Hybrid (3 days in-office; potential transition to 4 days based on firm needs)

About the Client

Our client is known for its sophisticated legal counsel across corporate, securities, litigation, and regulatory matters. The firm represents a diverse client base ranging from emerging growth companies to established institutions, with a collaborative culture that supports entrepreneurial attorneys looking to grow their practice within a respected platform.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Labor & Employment Partner to join our client's Long Beach office. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney with an existing book of business who is looking to expand their practice within a dynamic and growth-oriented firm.The ideal candidate is energetic, business-minded, and capable of both maintaining and growing client relationships while delivering high-quality legal counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and expand an existing book of business in labor and employment law
• Advise clients on a wide range of employment matters, including:
  • Employment litigation
  • Workplace policies and compliance
  • Wage and hour issues
  • Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims
• Represent clients in state and federal courts, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings
• Provide strategic counsel to corporate clients on employment-related risk management
• Collaborate with other practice groups to support cross-disciplinary client needs
• Mentor junior attorneys as needed

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to the California State Bar
• Approximately 8-10+ years of experience in labor and employment law
• Portable book of business (required)
• Strong litigation and advisory experience
• Proven ability to generate and sustain client relationships
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong business development skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Thrives in a collaborative yet autonomous environment
• Energetic, driven, and business-oriented
• Open to candidates transitioning from firms that have recently closed or restructured
• Also open to former solo practitioners seeking a stronger platform for growth