Labor & Employment Counsel – National Law Firm
Locations: Atlanta, GA (Priority) | Los Angeles, CA | Orange County, CA | Chicago, IL | Cleveland, OH | Morristown, NJ
Position Level: Counsel
Practice Area: Labor & Employment Law
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Portable Book Requirement: $100,000+
Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience and portable business
Advance Your Legal Career. Expand Your Practice. Join a National Platform.
Are you an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney with an established client base looking for a law firm that can support your continued growth?
Argo is partnering with an established national law firm seeking talented Labor & Employment Counsel to support the expansion of its practice across several key markets.
This opportunity is ideal for attorneys who have developed meaningful client relationships, established a portable book of business, and are ready to take the next step in their careers without necessarily pursuing an immediate lateral partner position.
With opportunities across multiple major markets, including Atlanta, Los Angeles, Orange County, Chicago, Cleveland, and Morristown, this position offers the opportunity to join a national platform while continuing to grow your practice.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
National Law Firm Platform: Access to experienced attorneys and complementary legal practice areas.
Counsel-Level Opportunity: Continue developing your practice while taking on significant legal responsibilities.
Portable Business Requirement Starting at $100K: An opportunity for attorneys with an established but growing client base.
Competitive Compensation: Based on experience, qualifications, and portable business.
Multiple Office Locations: Opportunities across six major legal markets.
Practice Development: Build on existing client relationships while expanding your professional reach.
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside attorneys across multiple offices and practice areas.
About the Role
As Labor & Employment Counsel, you’ll provide sophisticated legal representation and strategic advice to employer clients while contributing to the growth of the firm’s Labor & Employment practice.
You’ll have the opportunity to manage substantive legal matters, maintain existing client relationships, and collaborate with experienced attorneys on complex employment and labor issues.
Key Responsibilities
Represent employers in labor and employment matters.
Handle employment litigation involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and related claims.
Advise clients on workplace policies, employment agreements, and regulatory compliance.
Counsel employers regarding employee relations and employment law risks.
Handle wage and hour matters and employment-related disputes.
Participate in litigation strategy, discovery, depositions, motions, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
Advise on traditional labor matters, including union-related issues, where applicable to the attorney’s practice.
Maintain and expand an established client base.
Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups.
Contribute to the continued growth of the Labor & Employment practice.
Qualifications
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active bar admission in the applicable jurisdiction or eligibility for admission.
Substantial experience practicing Labor & Employment law.
Established portable book of business of at least $100,000 annually.
Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Experience independently managing client matters.
Demonstrated ability to maintain and develop client relationships.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Interest in contributing to the growth of a national Labor & Employment practice.
Preferred
Prior law firm experience.
Management-side labor and employment experience.
Experience handling complex employment litigation or traditional labor matters.
Demonstrated history of business development and client relationship management.
Compensation
Compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic market, and portable business.
For context, comparable California opportunities at the firm requiring 6+ years of experience have advertised starting compensation of $235,000+ annually. Compensation for this specific Counsel opening has not been confirmed and may differ by market and candidate qualifications.
Priority Locations
Atlanta, Georgia – Highest Priority
Additional markets:
Los Angeles, California
Orange County, California
Chicago, Illinois
Cleveland, Ohio
Morristown, New Jersey
Who Would Thrive in This Role?
This opportunity is particularly well-suited for an attorney who:
Has developed a portable Labor & Employment practice.
Wants to expand their client base within a national law firm.
Enjoys sophisticated employment litigation or labor counseling.
Values collaboration and access to attorneys in complementary practice areas.
Is looking for a Counsel-level opportunity with long-term professional growth potential.
Has an established book of business but may not yet meet traditional lateral partner portability requirements.
Explore Your Next Career Move Confidentially
If you’re an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney with $100,000 or more in portable business and are considering your next career move, we’d welcome a confidential conversation.
Whether you’re seeking a stronger national platform, additional resources, or an opportunity to expand your practice, this could be the next step you’ve been looking for.
Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.
All inquiries will be handled confidentially.
Argo is conducting this search on behalf of an established national law firm.