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Employment Law (Management-side) Partner Level Attorney 821783
1375 East Ninth Street One Cleveland Center, 29th Floor Cleveland, OH 44114 US
Job Description
PARTNER | EMPLOYMENT LAW Management Side
Location: Cleveland or Columbus, Ohio
Firm:Our Client is a Dynamic, Mid-Sized Entrepreneurial Business Law Firm Book of Business: Preferred, not required
About Us: Join a dynamic, mid-sized entrepreneurial business law firm with a commitment to collaboration and client success. This firm fosters a supportive environment for their team and values creativity, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence.
Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced management-side Employment Law Partner to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment litigation, including federal and state discrimination claims, defense of EEOC and OCRC charges, FLSA claims, and non-compete disputes, as well as experience providing proactive employment law counsel to employers aimed at avoiding litigation altogether. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to further develop their career in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment and to step into a leadership role within the firm.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Litigation: Represent employers in employment-related disputes, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour (FLSA), and non-compete/ competition matters in both the federal and state courts and before the EEOC and OCRC.
• Advisory Work: Provide practical, business-focused advice to employers on a wide range of employment law matters, including workplace policies, employee handbooks, discipline, terminations, layoffs, ADA (including accommodations), FMLA and wage and hour compliance, designed to reduce the risk of litigation.
• Risk Mitigation: Develop and implement strategies for employers to proactively avoid employment disputes through training, compliance programs, and policy development.
• Strategic Growth: Contribute to the firm’s strategic direction by providing insights into the development of the Employment Law practice and identifying opportunities for growth.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• 7-15 years of experience practicing employment law, with a strong
focus on the management side of employment litigation.
• Demonstrated expertise in providing employment law advice to employers, with an emphasis on proactive solutions designed to avoid litigation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build lasting client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership qualities and the ability to mentor and collaborate with team members at all levels.
• A desire to contribute to the growth of a dynamic, entrepreneurial firm and become a leader at the firm.