Employment Attorney (In-House, Hybrid, Contract) – Latitude Legal
Latitude is partnering with national corporate clients and law firms to place experienced Employment Attorneys on a flexible, hybrid basis. These are opportunities for attorneys seeking to leverage their labor and employment experience in flexible and well-compensated roles while engaging in challenging and meaningful work. Successful candidates will be able to hit the ground running and provide high-level counsel on a wide range of employment law matters.
Position Details
- Type of Role: Engagement Contract
- Schedule: Part-time to Full-time
- Location: Hybrid in Minneapolis / St. Paul
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay: The annualized pay for this position ranges from $165,000 to $225,000 or more when calculated on a full-time basis. Pay for contract engagements is based on multiple factors including work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference (each candidate’s pay rate affects the client bill rate, which can affect competitiveness).
- Benefits: Complimentary professional liability insurance coverage for Latitude Attorneys on contract engagements. Benefits-eligible Latitude Attorneys working 20+ hours per week receive group medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as complimentary group life, LTD and AD&D insurance. A qualified 401k plan is available. Benefits-eligible attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.
Qualifications
- 4+ years advising on labor & employment matters, ideally with an Am Law 200 firm, boutique employment practice, and/or in-house legal department
- Broad knowledge across employment issues, including employment agreements, EEOC/ADA/FMLA, wage & hour, workers’ comp, immigration, employee benefits, policies & procedures, investigations, disputes, terminations, and hiring practices
- Proven experience counseling HR teams on employment matters and handling EEOC and wrongful termination claims (litigation or dispute resolution)
- Strong client partnership skills and ability to work independently in a collaborative environment
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills
- JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
- Licensed and in good standing in the state of residence
- Outstanding professional references
Other Information
Confidentiality: Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
About Latitude: Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent provider serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. We place top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals on flexible contract engagements and permanent positions across multiple practice areas, including employment, data privacy, M&A, litigation, and more. Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible engagements.
Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments: We tailor candidate proposals to match client needs and practice strengths. Our specialty includes Peer-Level Contract Attorneys who can work on a contract basis, remotely or on-site.
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