Labor and Employment Attorney
- $140,000 - $225,000
- Milwaukee, WI
A respected management-side labor and employment boutique law firm looking for a Senior L&E Attorney
A bit about us:
We are seeking a senior-level attorney with broad labor and employment law experience. The ideal candidate will have a mix of advisory/counseling work for employers and litigation experience. Experience with union negotiations and collective bargaining is a strong plus, though not strictly required.
Why join us?
A long-established, management-side labor and employment boutique with offices in Milwaukee, Madison, and Manitowoc
Specializes exclusively in employer representation, including labor relations, collective bargaining, employment counseling and litigation, employee benefits, immigration, workers’ compensation defense, restrictive covenants, and regulatory compliance
Recognized regionally and nationally by Best Lawyers and U.S. News & World Report for excellence in Employment Law–Management, Labor Law–Management, Employment Litigation, and Workers’ Compensation
Small to mid-sized team (approx. 23–25 attorneys), combining depth of expertise with a collaborative, collegial environment
Represents a diverse client base, from local manufacturers to Fortune 500 companies and public entities
Known for its client-centered service model, pairing each client with a lead attorney supported by a strong team of specialists
Specializes exclusively in employer representation, including labor relations, collective bargaining, employment counseling and litigation, employee benefits, immigration, workers’ compensation defense, restrictive covenants, and regulatory compliance
Recognized regionally and nationally by Best Lawyers and U.S. News & World Report for excellence in Employment Law–Management, Labor Law–Management, Employment Litigation, and Workers’ Compensation
Small to mid-sized team (approx. 23–25 attorneys), combining depth of expertise with a collaborative, collegial environment
Represents a diverse client base, from local manufacturers to Fortune 500 companies and public entities
Known for its client-centered service model, pairing each client with a lead attorney supported by a strong team of specialists
Job Details
Location: Milwaukee office (onsite preferred initially; hybrid flexibility available once established)
Experience: 5+ years in labor & employment law; litigation and/or collective bargaining a plus
Portable Book: $100,000+ in portable business strongly preferred, though candidates with less will still be considered
Compensation: $125,000–$225,000 base, depending on experience and portable book, plus bonus opportunities
Associates and shareholders have separate bonus structures, based on productivity and origination
Billable Expectation: ~1,800 hours annually
Support: Each attorney is assigned a legal assistant, generally shared with two other attorneys
Interview Process: Two in-person interviews with different partner groups (first interview may be via Zoom/Teams if candidate is outside SE Wisconsin)
Experience: 5+ years in labor & employment law; litigation and/or collective bargaining a plus
Portable Book: $100,000+ in portable business strongly preferred, though candidates with less will still be considered
Compensation: $125,000–$225,000 base, depending on experience and portable book, plus bonus opportunities
Associates and shareholders have separate bonus structures, based on productivity and origination
Billable Expectation: ~1,800 hours annually
Support: Each attorney is assigned a legal assistant, generally shared with two other attorneys
Interview Process: Two in-person interviews with different partner groups (first interview may be via Zoom/Teams if candidate is outside SE Wisconsin)
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.