Employment Attorney; In-House, Hybrid

Employment Attorney (In-House, Hybrid, Contract)

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Employment Attorney (In-House, Hybrid, Contract)

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Director of Legal Recruiting and Placement | Latitude

Latitude is partnering with multiple national corporate clients and law firms to place experienced Employment Attorneys on a flexible, hybrid basis. These are excellent opportunities for attorneys seeking to leverage their labor & employment experience in flexible and well-compensated roles—while still 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.

Positions: Interim contract roles (part-time to full-time)

Location: Hybrid in Minneapolis/ St. Paul

Requirements for Employment Attorney (In-House, Hybrid, Contract):

• 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 state of residence
• Outstanding professional references

Position Details for Employment Attorney (In-House, Hybrid, Contract):

• Type of Role:
  Engagement Contract
• Schedule:
  
  Part-time to Full-time
• Location:
  
  Hybrid in Minneapolis/ St. Paul

Compensation:

• 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 but not limited to 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 the candidate’s competitiveness for the position).
• Benefits:
  In addition to pay, all Latitude Attorneys and other legal professionals working on contract engagements receive complimentary professional liability insurance coverage. All Latitude employees (including those on contract engagements) are also eligible for full benefits when working 20+ hours per week, including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, and complimentary group life, LTD and AD&D insurance. A qualified 401k plan is also available.
  
  Benefits-eligible Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

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 company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.

Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company.

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