Labor & Employment Shareholder - Fort Lauderdale or Orlando (#806)

The law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks an experienced, entrepreneurial shareholder-level attorney to join our nationally-recognized team and lead the continued growth and development of our Labor & Employment practice in Florida. This is a unique opportunity to establish and shape the direction of our Florida employment practice in a collaborative and client-focused firm environment. Key Responsibilities: • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on a broad range of employment law matters, including counseling, litigation, internal investigations, and compliance. • Represent employers in trials and other employment litigation and administrative agency matters, including ADA, FMLA, and FLSA collective actions. • Expand and manage your existing book of business while cultivating new client relationships. • Collaborate with attorneys across the Firm’s offices to deliver integrated legal solutions. • Play a leadership role in mentoring associates and helping build a team to support employment law clients in the region. Qualifications: • Minimum of 10 years of experience practicing employment law, including first-chair responsibility in litigation in federal and state court and before administrative agencies, advice and counseling, and workplace training. • Florida Bar admission required. • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships. • Self-sustaining portable book of business is required. • Experience in growing or leading a practice group is a plus. This position may be based at either the Firm’s Fort Lauderdale or Orlando office locations. We will only contact those candidates who are selected for an interview. Apply tot his job