What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Law Attorney position at Blue Signal Search?
Employment Law Attorney
A prestigious, high-performing legal advisory firm with a global clientele is expanding its labor and employment law practice and is seeking a dynamic Employment Law Attorney to lead this high-impact division.
With a deep bench of cross-functional legal experts and a strong referral pipeline, this opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, intellectually driven environment. The practice is primed for strategic growth, and this role is pivotal in shaping its future direction.
This Role Offers:
- Be part of a forward-thinking, boutique-style firm known for tackling complex legal issues and offering tailored, high-touch client service.
- Step into a well-supported infrastructure, complete with a dedicated paralegal, legal assistant, and research staff.
- Work with an internationally active client base under a hybrid working model promoting both flexibility and professional engagement.
- Join a firm that values mentorship, excellence, and long-term career development with a clear path to leadership.
- Comprehensive employer-paid health insurance and other competitive benefits.
Focus:
- Counsel business leaders on HR policies, labor law compliance, and employee relations issues to mitigate risk and ensure organizational best practices.
- Handle a wide range of employment-related litigation, including EEOC, FLSA, ADA, and other federal/state claims, from initial consultation through resolution or trial.
- Partner with litigation and corporate teams to provide comprehensive legal strategies aligned with client objectives.
- Manage client relationships and collaborate with support teams to deliver timely, practical legal advice.
- Build and expand the employment law function into a formalized, long-term business unit.
Skill Set:
- A minimum of 3 years of dedicated experience in employment and labor law, including both litigation and advisory services.
- Board Certification in Employment or Labor Law is highly preferred—or active pursuit of certification.
- Strong litigation readiness, including trial experience or demonstrable trial preparation skills.
- Excellent legal writing, research, and client communication skills.
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish is a strong advantage, supporting a diverse and international client base.
- A proven academic foundation; a top-tier law school background or notable academic achievement is valued.
About Blue Signal:
As an award-winning executive search firm, Blue Signal has a strong track record of placing top talent in the legal space. Our legal recruiters have a strong reputation for finding top-performing talent in areas such as legal leadership, corporate counsel, and litigation. Learn more at bit.ly/42RyDgd
