Labor & Employment Partner or Sr. Counsel

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Partner or Sr. Counsel to join our Los Angeles office. The candidate must be a senior-level attorney with seven to twenty years of employment litigation and counseling experience. For Partner candidates, a book of at least $500k in portable Labor & Employment business is required. For Sr. Counsel candidates, a portable book is preferred but not required.

About the Firm

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is 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 industries, as well as trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. Since our founding in 1848, we’ve continuously evolved to meet our clients’ changing needs while maintaining a reputation for exceptional legal service and business acumen.

Our contemporary office spaces are designed for concentration and collaboration, supporting a culture of teamwork. This position is located in our Los Angeles office, one of several offices across Wisconsin, Illinois, Utah, Colorado, Texas, North Carolina, California, Nebraska, and Washington D.C.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
• Minimum of seven years of labor and employment experience
• Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Skills

• Adaptability: Ability to learn and embrace new skills, work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and balance independent work with team collaboration
• Collaboration: Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the firm
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with discretion
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and proactively develop innovative solutions to complex problems
• Professionalism: Ability to maintain composure, demonstrate good judgment, and uphold professional standards

Benefits

• Learning and Growth:
  • Challenging and dynamic role
  • Career development planning and professional growth opportunities
  • Performance management and coaching
  • Specialized training programs and mentorship
  • Bar exam/bar review course reimbursement
• Health & Wellness:
  • Medical, dental, and vision care
  • Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness program and Employee/Family Assistance Program
• Total Compensation:
  • Competitive base pay with annual merit reviews and discretionary incentive pay
  • Unlimited PTO plus 10 paid holidays
  • Performance recognition
  • ABA, state, and local bar membership fee reimbursement
• Planning for the Future:
  • 401(k) with company contributions
  • Short-term and long-term disability plans
  • Life insurance and optional critical illness insurance
  • Parent/family leave
• Culture and Workplace:
  • Collaborative and respectful work environment
  • Flexible remote work policy (up to 2.5 days per week)
  • Contemporary office spaces designed for productivity and teamwork

Pay

The annual compensation range for this role in our California office is between $300,000 and $450,000. The salary range reflects our good-faith expectation at the time of posting. Final compensation will depend on experience, skills, and internal equity. Individuals in this role are eligible to participate in Michael Best’s bonus program, subject to its conditions and restrictions.

Schedule

This is a full-time position. Full-time employees are eligible for all employer-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, paid time off, and retirement plans.