Remote Counsel - Labor & Employment

Labor & Employment Counsel

Location: Fully Remote

Position Type: Full‑Time, Non‑Litigation

Experience Level: Minimum 6+ Years Labor & Employment Experience

Compensation: $130,000- $175,000

About the Opportunity:

Our client, an Am Law 100 national labor & employment firm, is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Counsel to join its fully remote team. The firm is known for its exclusive focus on workplace law, deep subject‑matter expertise, and sophisticated nationwide client base.

This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful, high‑level employment matters for prominent employers, all while enjoying reduced billable hours, no litigation responsibilities, no business development expectations, and a true work-life balance position.

If you want substantive L&E work without big‑firm lifestyle demands, this is an excellent long‑term opportunity.

Why This Role Is Unique:

• Fully remote- work from anywhere in the United States
• Reduced billable hours
• No litigation responsibilities
• No business development expectations
• National, sophisticated L&E work
• A true work-life balance environment
• Stable, long‑term counsel role at a highly respected firm

Key Responsibilities:

In this counsel‑level role, you will support employer‑side clients on administrative agency and employment‑related matters from initial review through resolution.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing assigned administrative agency charges and attorney demand matters from investigation through conclusion
• Drafting clear, persuasive position statements
• Responding to agency requests for information and related inquiries
• Communicating directly with clients and agency representatives throughout each matter
• Representing clients in remote mediations and settlement discussions
• Utilizing the firm's data‑driven technology platform and specialized workflows to ensure efficiency and high‑quality service
• Collaborating with a national team of experienced labor & employment attorneys

This role does not involve courtroom litigation or business generation.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in your state of residence (required)
• Minimum 6 years of labor & employment experience
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

This Position Is Best Suited For Someone Who:

• Has 6+ years of labor & employment law experience
• Familiarity and experience with administrative agency charges
• Is self‑sufficient, proactive, and comfortable managing deadlines
• Excels in written work and enjoys analytical L&E problem‑solving
• Wants a sustainable, flexible role with high‑quality work