L&E Special Counsel

Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law 100 labor and employment firm, is looking to add an experienced Labor & Employment Counsel to its remote practice. With a longstanding focus on workplace law and a sophisticated employer-side client base, the firm offers attorneys the opportunity to handle substantive employment matters in a flexible and sustainable environment.

This position is ideal for an L&E attorney who enjoys counseling and administrative agency work but is looking to step away from the traditional law firm pressures of litigation, rainmaking, and excessive billable requirements.

Why This Opportunity

• 100% remote arrangement anywhere within the U.S.
• Lower annual billable expectations than most large firms
• No court appearances or litigation responsibilities
• No requirement to develop business or maintain a book
• Exposure to complex employment matters for national employers
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance
• Long-term, stable counsel-level position with a respected national platform

What You'll Be Doing

Working as part of a nationwide labor and employment team, you will guide employers through administrative proceedings and employment-related disputes from intake through resolution. Responsibilities include:

• Managing agency charges and attorney demand matters independently
• Conducting investigations and preparing strategic responses
• Drafting persuasive position statements and related submissions
• Responding to requests from administrative agencies
• Serving as a primary point of contact for clients throughout the lifecycle of a matter
• Participating in virtual mediations and settlement negotiations
• Leveraging the firm's proprietary systems and technology to deliver efficient client service
• Collaborating with experienced L&E attorneys across multiple jurisdictions

This role is focused on counseling and administrative matters and does not include litigation or business development obligations.

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active bar license in state of residence
• At least six years of labor and employment law experience
• Experience handling administrative agency matters and employment-related disputes
• Excellent legal writing, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting

Ideal Background

This role would be a strong fit for an attorney who:

• Has significant labor & employment experience on the employer side
• Is comfortable managing matters with minimal supervision
• Enjoys drafting, analysis, and strategic problem-solving
• Has experience responding to agency investigations or charges
• Values flexibility and meaningful work over traditional law firm demands
• Is seeking a long-term platform that offers both stability and quality of life