Senior Employment Law Attorney; Practice Builder

Chapman Law Group, a growing multi-state health care law firm, is looking to add an experienced and passionate Employment Law Attorney with significant experience in representing employers and a portable book of business to join our team. As part of our strategic growth, we are expanding our practice to include employment law services.

This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial employment attorney to build and lead a new practice area within a collaborative, high-performance environment that values autonomy, mentorship, and business development.

This role offers the chance to spearhead the firm’s employment law practice, work closely with firm leadership, and become a foundational member of a growing service line. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on litigator who enjoys client counseling and practice development.

Chapman Law Group is a digital firm, proficiency in file management and Microsoft Suite is essential. CLG has over 35 years of experience in health care law and an exceptional reputation in delivering exceptional results for our clients. The successful candidate must be able to build on this reputation and legacy, by expanding our services in response to increasing demand for sophisticated employment law counsel.

Key Responsibilities

Practice Leadership & Business Development

• Lead the development and execution of the employment law practice’s business plan
• Drive client development through marketing, networking, and cross-selling to existing firm clients
• Build long-term client relationships and expand the firm’s employment law footprint

Client Counseling & Representation

• Advise and represent employers on a wide range of federal and Michigan employment law issues, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour compliance (FLSA and Michigan law), FMLA/ADA leave issues, and workplace safety

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Manage all aspects of employment litigation and administrative proceedings, including risk assessment, strategy development, discovery, motion practice, hearings, and trials
• Represent clients before agencies such as the EEOC and DOL, as well as in state and federal courts

Proactive Compliance & Counseling

• Draft and review employment agreements, severance agreements, policies, and employee handbooks
• Counsel clients on best practices for hiring, discipline, performance management, and terminations to minimize risk

Mentorship & Collaboration

• Mentor and potentially supervise junior attorneys and staff as the practice grows
• Collaborate with partners and other practice groups to deliver integrated legal solutions

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Michigan Bar license (or eligibility for admission)
• Minimum of 10+ years of employment law experience in private practice.
• Established, portable book of business required (details discussed during the interview process)
• Strong litigation and trial experience in employment matters preferred
• Deep knowledge of federal and Michigan employment laws (Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA, etc.)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong business judgment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative firm culture

Why Join Chapman Law Group

We offer a competitive compensation structure and a clear path to long-term growth and ownership.

Compensation & Benefits Include:

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based and settlement-based bonus opportunities
• Clear path to shareholder consideration
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Experienced administrative and marketing support to help grow your practice

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person (Troy, MI)