🚀 Employment Attorney (In-House, Remote or Hybrid, Contract)

Overview

Employment Attorney (In-House, Remote or Hybrid, Contract) at Latitude Legal. Latitude is partnering with multiple national corporate clients and law firms to place experienced Employment Attorneys on a flexible, remote or hybrid basis. These are roles for attorneys seeking to leverage labor & employment experience in flexible, remote, and well-compensated engagements while engaging in challenging and meaningful work. Successful candidates will be able to hit the ground running and provide high-level counsel on a wide range of employment law matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level counsel on a wide range of employment law matters.
• Counsel HR teams on employment issues and, preferably, handle EEOC and wrongful termination claims (litigation or dispute resolution).
• Hit the ground running in a collaborative, independent environment and partner with clients as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years advising on labor & employment matters, ideally with an Am Law 200 firm, boutique employment practice, and/or in-house legal department
• Broad knowledge across employment issues, including employment agreements, EEOC/ADA/FMLA, wage & hour, workers’ comp, immigration, employee benefits, policies & procedures, investigations, disputes, terminations, and hiring practices
• Proven experience counseling HR teams on employment matters and preferably experience handling EEOC and wrongful termination claims (litigation or dispute resolution)
• Strong client partnership skills and ability to work independently in a collaborative environment
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Licensed and in good standing in state of residence
• Outstanding professional references

Position Details

• Type of Role: Engagement Contract
• Schedule: Part-time to Full-time
• Location: Remote or Hybrid in Minneapolis/ St. Paul

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: The annualized pay for this position ranges from $165,000 to $225,000+ on a full-time basis. Pay for contract engagements is based on factors including work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market conditions, and candidate preference.
• Benefits: Complimentary professional liability insurance for contract engagements. Benefits-eligible at 20+ hours per week, including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, and complimentary group life, LTD, and AD&D; a qualified 401k plan; and a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

Confidentiality & About Latitude

Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide and specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions.

Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.