Lead Employment Litigation Attorney

Pay: $160,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Lead complex labor and employment matters from intake through resolution while serving as a trusted strategic advisor to clients.
• Join a mission-driven employment law team focused on meaningful outcomes, client advocacy, and positive change.
• Enjoy true remote flexibility while practicing anywhere in North Carolina with an active NC bar license.
• Take on a leadership role with opportunities to mentor attorneys and legal staff and help shape case strategy.
• Build your practice and business development opportunities, with bonus potential tied to revenue and originated matters.
• Work alongside a collaborative, empathetic team that values both professional excellence and life outside of work.

Location: Remote anywhere in North Carolina. You can work from the location that best supports your productivity and lifestyle while remaining closely connected with our team and clients.

Note: An active North Carolina bar license and 5+ years of directly relevant labor and employment law experience are must-haves for this role. Candidates should have meaningful experience handling employment litigation, counseling, and dispute resolution.

About Us

We are a mission-driven employment law practice dedicated to leveling the playing field for employees and delivering meaningful outcomes with integrity and empathy. Our team values collaboration, leadership, diversity, innovation, and genuine respect for one another. We believe great legal work and a great workplace go hand in hand. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead complex labor and employment matters from initial intake through resolution.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies tailored to each client's goals and circumstances.
• Advise clients on a broad range of employment law issues with clear, practical, and business-minded guidance.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, case law, and emerging employment law developments.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, agreements, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Negotiate settlements, participate in dispute resolution, and advocate effectively for favorable client outcomes.
• Manage case strategy and coordinate effectively with attorneys, legal staff, and other internal resources.
• Mentor and provide leadership to legal team members while maintaining high standards of quality and client service.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients through responsive communication and thoughtful legal counsel.
• Contribute to business development, practice growth, and broader firm initiatives.
• Help advance a culture centered on collaboration, empathy, integrity, diversity, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active North Carolina bar license.
• 5+ years of labor and employment law experience.
• Strong employment litigation experience, including case management, pleadings, motions, discovery, negotiations, and dispute resolution.
• Experience providing employment law counseling and practical legal advice.
• Excellent legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex matters independently and strategically.
• Leadership, mentoring, or legal team management experience preferred.
• Strong client-service mindset and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to client-centered advocacy, collaboration, and inclusive workplace values.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to practice at a high level without giving up the flexibility that matters in your life. Our team combines sophisticated employment law work with a genuinely collaborative and supportive culture. You will have room to lead, mentor others, grow your practice, develop business, and make a meaningful impact for clients while working remotely anywhere in North Carolina. The role offers a $110,000 base salary plus performance-based bonuses, with total compensation of $160,000–$200,000 and additional upside for originated cases.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance