The Opportunity: Employment Attorney
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Position Summary
One of Massachusetts' most prominent and highly-awarded law firms is seeking an exceptional Employment Attorney (Mid-to-Senior Level) to join our elite team. Renowned for our unwavering commitment to excellence, we represent high-profile clients in complex employment matters, setting the standard for legal advocacy in the region. This opportunity is designed for an exceptional, business-minded attorney with a strong background in company-side employment counseling and employer representation. We offer a premier platform for success, featuring:
- 100% Employer-Paid, Top-Tier Benefits
- 1600 Billable Hour Requirement
- Highly Competitive Compensation
- Substantial and Lucrative Bonuses
Prestige & Recognition: Work alongside some of the most respected attorneys in employment law.
Work-Life Balance: A realistic billable hour requirement (1,600) that allows for both professional excellence and personal fulfillment.
Top-Tier Compensation & Benefits: Salary range of $160,000 to $300,000, lucrative bonuses, and 100% employer-paid benefits.
Strategic Growth & Development: Opportunities for partnership and leadership within a firm that values professional advancement.
Job Description This is a rare opportunity for a sophisticated, top-performing attorney to join a firm that values precision, strategic thinking, and client-centric service. We are seeking a skilled and experienced attorney to counsel and represent employers in a wide range of employment-related matters, from hiring to termination and every stage in between. This role involves advising businesses of all sizes-ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies-on employment law compliance, risk mitigation strategies, and complex litigation.
As a key member of our esteemed Employment Law Practice, you will:
- Provide strategic counsel on employment law matters, including wage and hour classifications, noncompetition agreements, leave policies, independent contractor status, anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws, performance management, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Represent clients in high-stakes employment litigation before federal and state courts, as well as administrative agencies.
- Advise growing businesses (startups, small, and midsize companies) on workforce management and employment best practices.
- Counsel and defend Fortune 500 companies, mid-market businesses, and executives in employment disputes involving discrimination, wage and hour claims, restrictive covenants, and workplace investigations.
- Develop proactive strategies in collaboration with C-suite executives, HR leaders, and in-house counsel to minimize risk and support business objectives.
- Draft and negotiate complex employment agreements, executive compensation arrangements, and workplace policies.
- Mentor and collaborate with junior attorneys while working alongside a team of nationally recognized legal professionals.
Required Qualifications - 5+ years of employment law experience, with a proven record of success in litigation, counseling, and compliance.
- A distinguished academic background (J.D. from a top-tier law school preferred).
- Strong advocacy skills, with the ability to manage complex cases and provide pragmatic, business-oriented solutions.
- Bar admission in Massachusetts (or eligibility for admission).