Employment Attorney (Management-Side), 6+ Years | Boston, MA | Confidential Firm

A well-established, full-service Boston law firm is strategically growing by adding partners and associates who bring a high level of talent and personal service to their clients. This firm offers an established brand, key resources, and a strong platform to grow your practice.

We're seeking a highly motivated employment attorney with at least six years of experience counseling employers and management in all aspects of employment.

What you'll do:

• Advise employers on employment compliance and risk mitigation
• Draft and review handbooks, policies, separation agreements, offer letters, employment agreements, and restrictive covenant agreements
• Handle time-sensitive disciplinary and performance issues
• Guide clients through leave and accommodation requests
• Support M&A transactions and other corporate events
• Address wage and hour matters
• Represent clients in litigation, including agency proceedings
• Counsel clients on workplace best practices

What makes you a great fit:

• Familiarity with state and federal employment laws
• Counseling and litigation experience in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies
• Familiarity with a variety of e-discovery platforms
• Sound judgment and the ability to make difficult decisions
• Strong negotiation, drafting, and conflict resolution skills
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication, with the ability to explain legal matters clearly and practically
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple cases and deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Requirements:

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Massachusetts bar admission in good standing (other admissions a plus)
• 5-8 years of management-side employment law experience
• Portable billings of $300,000+ a plus

Nice to have:

• Executive compensation and/or benefits experience
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations

Interested? Reach out to me directly:
Chelsey Haibeck, GPAC
chelsey.haibeck@gogpac.com
(605) 501-4307

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.