Labor & Employment Partner

Founded more than 30 years ago and based in Annapolis, Maryland, we are a growing, full-service law firm focused on providing practical, client-centered legal solutions. We serve businesses, professionals, and individuals across a variety of practice areas, fostering a collaborative environment where attorneys have the opportunity to build meaningful client relationships, develop their practices, and contribute to the long-term success of the firm and community.

About the role

Take ownership of an established employment law practice and shape its future direction. This on-site role in Annapolis, MD offers a clear pathway to leadership, significant earning potential, and the opportunity to recruit, mentor, and develop attorneys and staff while growing a scalable practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel regarding discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, employee benefits, and related employment law matters.
• Handle employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, arbitration, mediation, depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Draft and negotiate employment agreements, severance agreements, restrictive covenants, and related employment documents.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Advise employers regarding compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Lead business development efforts and cultivate client relationships.
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys and support staff.
• Collaborate across practice groups to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
• Participate in community and professional organizations to expand the firm's presence.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active Maryland Bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum 5+ years of Labor & Employment Law experience with a strong litigation focus.
• Experience handling employment litigation matters, including discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage & hour claims.
• Strong background advising employers on federal, state, and local employment law compliance.
• Experience drafting and negotiating employment agreements, restrictive covenants, and severance agreements.
• Working knowledge of EEOC and NLRB regulations.
• Proven ability to develop business, cultivate client relationships, and contribute to practice growth.
• Prior management or mentoring experience preferred.
• Portable book of business welcomed but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $175,000-$300,000+ base salary, commensurate with experience, with significant upside tied to business generation and practice growth.
• Strong bonus opportunity for attorneys who expand and lead the practice.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Collaborative culture with opportunities to work closely with litigation, commercial, and estates attorneys.
• Community engagement and professional involvement valued.
• Clear pathway to leadership and practice development.

Pay

$175,000 - $300,000 per year