Partner - Defense

Company Overview

CMBG3 Law is a majority women-owned nationwide law firm comprised of a diverse team of pro‑active trial attorneys, litigators, lobbyists, consultants, paralegals, and staff. CMBG3 Law takes a proactive approach to solving legal problems through best‑in‑class business counsel, regulatory compliance, risk prevention, government affairs advocacy, litigation, and national litigation management. We deliver custom‑tailored legal strategies for complex matters requiring sophisticated scientific, regulatory, and technological expertise in state and federal courts in over 20 U.S. States from its east coast and west coast offices.

CMBG3’s Cares division is committed to serving the communities in which it practices through pro bono work, charitable initiatives, and donations. CMBG3’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion division sponsors programs to promote a diverse and inclusive culture.

Partner

Shareholder, Emerging Practices

Employment Law Partner will serve as a senior member of our Emerging Practices group, handling complex matters while providing management, mentoring, and strategic oversight within the practice area. This role is intended for a senior, employer‑side employment attorney with significant litigation and consultative experience who brings a portable book of business of at least $500,000. This position will play a key role in advancing the firm’s employment practice, supporting firm leadership, mentoring attorneys, and delivering exceptional service to clients.

Partners are expected to be trustworthy, reliable, and consistently deliver high‑quality legal services while upholding the firm’s values, vision, and mission. This role requires a proven track record of handling complex legal matters, a collaborative leadership mindset, and a commitment to contributing positively to firm culture, growth, and reputation.

• Lead and manage complex employer‑side employment litigation matters in Massachusetts state and federal courts, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and restrictive covenant disputes.
• Serve as lead or first‑chair counsel in arbitrations, mediations, administrative proceedings, and court matters.
• Represent employers before administrative agencies such as the MCAD, EEOC, and other state and federal agencies.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies, oversee discovery, motion practice, dispositive briefing, and trial preparation.
• Provide proactive, practical employment counseling to employers on compliance with Massachusetts and federal employment laws, including discipline, terminations, reductions in force, wage and hour issues, leaves of absence, and workplace investigations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, executive compensation arrangements, restrictive covenants, separation agreements, and related documents.

• Provide clients with proactive, world‑class legal service and counsel, focusing on long‑term risk management and value‑driven solutions.
• Generate revenue ethically by delivering appropriate legal services while identifying opportunities to add value through holistic and forward‑looking counsel.
• Maintain consistent, meaningful communication with clients through inperson meetings, video conferencing, and written correspondence.
• Build and sustain strong client relationships through exceptional service, responsiveness, and adherence to firm CRM and supervisory expectations.
• Bring and maintain a portable book of business of at least $500,000 and actively contribute to expanding the firm’s employment practice.
• Develop and maintain external relationships through networking with other attorneys, experts, opposing counsel, clients, and prospective clients.
• Act as a brand ambassador by supporting firm marketing initiatives, speaking engagements, and professional involvement in the Boston and New England market.

• Support firm leadership initiatives and adhere to firm policies, procedures, and strategic objectives.
• Mentor, coach,…