Employment Counsel
About the Opportunity
Our client is a globally recognized labor and employment law firm focused exclusively on representing management-side employers. With more than 1,900 attorneys across 100+ offices worldwide, the firm is known for helping employers navigate complex workplace challenges through practical, business-oriented legal solutions.
Position Overview
The firm is seeking a Charges Attorney to join its fully remote practice. This position can be based anywhere in the United States and will focus on defending employers in administrative agency proceedings and pre-litigation employment disputes.
This opportunity is well-suited for experienced employment attorneys who enjoy sophisticated substantive work but are seeking greater flexibility than a traditional law firm model. The role offers reduced billable expectations, no client development obligations, and no required travel while providing access to the resources of a leading global employment law platform.
Responsibilities
- Manage administrative agency charges from intake through final resolution
- Prepare and submit position statements and responses to agency inquiries
- Represent employers during settlement discussions and virtual mediations
- Handle attorney demand letters and other pre-suit employment matters
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and government agencies
- Provide strategic analysis and recommendations regarding employment-related claims and risk exposure
- Maintain an active caseload while meeting client expectations and internal deadlines
- Collaborate with attorneys and legal teams on complex employment matters as needed
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active bar license in the state of residence
- Minimum of 6 years of employment law experience
- Demonstrated experience handling federal and/or state administrative charges
- Experience drafting position statements and representing clients in mediations, conciliations, or similar proceedings
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and case management abilities
- Ability to work independently and effectively within a fully remote environment
Compensation & Lifestyle Benefits
- Fully remote position available anywhere in the United States
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Annual billable expectation of 1,500 hours, significantly below many traditional law firm models
- No business development or originations requirements
- No mandatory business travel
- Strong emphasis on work-life balance while maintaining a sophisticated employment law practice
- Access to the resources, support, and infrastructure of a leading international employment law platform
This opportunity is ideal for attorneys seeking meaningful employment law work, increased flexibility, and long-term stability without sacrificing the complexity or quality of their practice.
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