Labor Employment Attorney

MB Attorney Search has been exclusively retained by a leading Wisconsin-based labor & employment boutique to recruit a Labor & Employment Associate. This is a growth-driven hire designed to add depth and strength to an already highly regarded practice.

About the Role

You’ll join a collaborative team handling a wide variety of employment and workplace matters, with the chance to build both your technical expertise and client-facing presence. Work will include:

• Employment law: wage & hour (FLSA), payroll/timekeeping compliance, disciplinary actions, investigations, and advising employers on terminations.

• Agency work: EEOC and ERD cases, unemployment, OSHA, and workers’ compensation.

• Traditional labor: exposure to contract interpretation, collective bargaining, and grievance matters.

• Multi-state practice: opportunities to advise clients across multiple jurisdictions.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Partnership track: Clear advancement path, typically 8 years, with credit given for prior experience.

• Mentorship: Work closely with partners who are recognized leaders in labor & employment law.

• Diverse experience: Gain immediate hands-on client interaction while developing both litigation and advisory skills.

• Culture: A boutique environment where you won’t get lost in the shuffle — you’ll be a valued part of the team.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary:generous base salary, depending on experience.

• Comprehensive benefits:401(k), Health insurance, HSA contributions, life insurance, and strong firm-funded retirement contributions.

• Work-life balance: A supportive environment focused on professional growth without sacrificing collaboration and culture.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in labor & employment law (management-side).

• Strong skills in wage & hour compliance, investigations, and advising employers.

• Experience with EEOC/ERD proceedings and agency practice preferred.

• Traditional labor law experience is a plus, but not required.

• Wisconsin admission strongly preferred (or eligibility to waive in).

Interested candidates:

To be considered for this position, submit your resume to us. Qualified candidates will be invited to a screening interview. You may be asked to provide further materials, such as a writing sample and academic transcript, at that time.

Your application will be handled with complete confidentiality and only be shared with our client if you provide explicit permission.

About MB Attorney Search LLC

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