Labor & Employment Partner

About the role

The PositionMichael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Partner to help grow our expanding Denver office. The candidate must be a senior level attorney with a minimum of ten (10) years of employment litigation and counseling experience. A book of a minimum of $400k in portable L&E business is required.

Company

This is an opportunity to work with the Best. We are Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP. We are a full-service law firm with more than 350 lawyers and technical professionals who work in collaborative, interdisciplinary practices to serve clients around the world. We work with companies in all kinds of industries, as well as trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. Since our firm’s founding in 1848, we’ve continuously evolved to meet our clients’ changing needs and expectations. One thing remains the same: For generations, clients have relied on Michael Best for exceptional legal service and business acumen.

Location

This position is located in our Denver office.

Job Requirements

• Knowledge Base & Education:J.D. from an ABA accredited law schoolExcellent academic credentialsA minimum of ten years’ labor & employment experience
• Adaptability:Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs changeAbility to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlinesAbility to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
• Collaboration:Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staffExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion
• Problem Solving Skills:Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutionsAbility to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor
• Professionalism:Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment
• Other: Valid authorization to work in the U.S.