Senior Labor and Employment Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Labor and Employment Attorney with a portable book of business to join their team in Sarasota, Florida. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience in private practice, focusing on employer-side labor and employment law, and will be located along Florida's Gulf Coast corridor.

Duties

• Counsel employers on complex workplace issues, risk management, and compliance.
• Conduct and oversee workplace investigations involving discrimination and other concerns.
• Advise on Employment Practices Liability Insurance matters and defense coordination.
• Represent clients in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies.
• Provide guidance on hiring, discipline, wage compliance, and employee relations.
• Draft and review employment agreements, handbooks, and workplace procedures.
• Deliver management training and compliance reviews to reduce litigation exposure.
• Advise on immigration‑related employment compliance and workforce mobility.
• Coordinate ERISA‑related considerations with specialized benefits counsel.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to practice growth.
• Mentor junior attorneys and professional staff.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Member of The Florida Bar in good standing.
• Florida Bar Board Certification in Labor and Employment Law preferred.
• 10‑15 years of employer‑side labor and employment experience in a law firm.
• Experience advising on complex workplace matters and representing employers in litigation.
• Experience with federal and state employment laws and administrative proceedings.
• Familiarity with employee benefits, ERISA, and immigration‑related employment matters preferred.
• Portable book of business and business development capability required.

Skills

• Ability to serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and in‑house counsel.
• Strong communication skills for translating legal issues into business advice.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high‑level matters independently.
• Collaborative leadership style with mentoring interest.

Benefits

• Opportunities for business development and client expansion.
• Collaborative partnership culture focused on long‑term relationships.
• Sophisticated employer‑side work for diverse clients.
• Strong administrative, marketing, and technology resources.
• Market‑leading compensation and benefits.