Partner (Employment Law Firm)

KLR Executive Search Group is proud to partner with a Boston based Employment Law Firm to recruit a Partner-level Employment Attorney who has substantial litigation experience and is skilled at counseling clients. The new Partner will have the opportunity to join a team oriented, tech forward, and collegial group of attorneys advocating for employees. The Firm represents executives and professionals before the MCAD, EEOC, state, and federal courts of Massachusetts across a range of industries including biotechnology, technology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare. The Firm also assists clients at start-ups, financial services, retail, higher secondary education, manufacturing, marketing, hospitality, engineering, architecture, construction, and IT industries.

The Firm is committed to delivering the highest standard of legal excellence. They pride themselves on consistently producing top-tier work that meets the complex needs of their clients. The Firm’s Attorneys handle complex cases including discrimination, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour matters. The Firm has a strong culture of professional development. Their attorneys are all rated by Super Lawyers and have had cases featured in the Boston Business Journal, the Boston Globe, and Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Our Client is seeking an Attorney to work in a dynamic, growing law firm where everyone is passionate about what they do and practice with excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead complex plaintiff-side employment litigation cases, including discrimination, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and wage and hour disputes.
• Review and negotiate employment contracts for executives and professionals.
• Effectively manage and mentor associates, fostering their professional development while ensuring high-quality legal work and collaboration within the team.
• Cultivate and maintain client relationships, ensuring exceptional service and communication.
• Engage in community outreach and networking to promote the Firm and its mission.
• Enjoy marketing, business development, and the business of managing of law firm.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends impacting employment litigation.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials and admitted to practice in Massachusetts.
• 10 or more years of employment law experience (employment litigation experience preferred).
• Experience in supervising attorneys and staff.
• Experience in forums that handle employment claims at the administrative level: MCAD and EEOC.
• Effective client communicator who exhibits a professional, practical, open, and level-headed manner, even when dealing with highly sensitive issues.
• Detail-oriented and pragmatic, with strong communication and interpersonal skills, alongside excellent research and writing abilities.
• Ability to work independently and use good legal judgment.
• Demonstrated expertise in research and writing, with the ability to analyze complex information and present findings clearly and concisely across various formats.

Benefits:

• The Firm entrusts their attorneys with significant autonomy, empowering them to manage cases and client relationships independently while providing the support they need for their success.
• High level of client interaction, interaction with opposing counsel and case/matter responsibility.
• Writing, speaking, and networking opportunities.
• Excellent client base consisting of executives and professionals across a range of industries.
• Flexible hybrid schedule & technology that allows attorneys to work from home when appropriate.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance, vacation pay, 401k plan and profit-sharing plan (subject to plan eligibility requirements).