Senior Labor & Employment Services Attorney

The Position

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking Labor and Employment Services Attorneys to provide nationwide employment law and litigation services to a top client. This role supports a broad range of employment law matters, litigation, and compliance initiatives. This role has a reduced hours expectation and working hours are flexible.

7 Years of Experience

The Company

This is an opportunity to work with the Best. We are Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP. We are a full-service law firm with more than 350 lawyers and technical professionals who work in collaborative, interdisciplinary practices to serve clients around the world. We work with companies in all kinds of industries, as well as trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. Since our firm’s founding in 1848, we’ve continuously evolved to meet our clients’ changing needs and expectations. One thing remains the same: For generations, clients have relied on Michael Best for exceptional legal service and business acumen.

The Location

We have offices in Wisconsin (Green Bay, Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha); Illinois (Chicago); Utah (Salt Lake City); Colorado (Denver, Broomfield); Texas (Austin); and North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington); California (Los Angeles) and Washington D.C. Our contemporary offices spaces are ideal for concentration and collaboration supporting our culture of working together to make great things happen for our clients.

The ideal candidate can be located in any of our offices, and we will consider remote candidates.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel on employment law topics, including wage and hour, privacy, leaves of absence, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblowing, AI in employment, background checks, I-9/E-Verify, workplace restructuring, policy drafting, employment agreements, labor, DEI, OFCCP, and immigration/work visas for senior leaders.
• Draft and respond to attorney demand letters, administrative agency charges, wage complaints, non-compete/non-solicit letters, and litigation matters (single plaintiff, class/PAGA actions).
• Represent clients in litigation and agency charges, including co-defendant scenarios, ensuring conflict-of-interest protocols are followed.
• Prepare and deliver training materials for staff and contingent workforce.
• Support litigation hold processes, audits, government investigations, subpoenas, garnishments, and employment-related audits.
• Utilize generative and agentic AI tools to improve efficiency and enhance client service, including legal research, drafting, and litigation strategy.
• Maintain knowledge management and process management practices to ensure timely sharing and contextualization of critical legal knowledge.

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Experience in employment law, including litigation, agency charges, and counseling.
• Ability to manage high-volume caseloads and resolve matters efficiently (most cases settle or are dismissed).
• Strong knowledge management and process management skills.
• Commitment to ethical business practices and compliance with EEO laws.
• Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting large, multi-state contingent workforces.

Why You Should Apply

At Michael Best, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that provides a variety of resources designed to enhance its employees’ overall well-being, both at work and at home. Competitive base pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for learning and growth, programs designed to help you plan for the future, and perks that inspire your downtime are all part of our total compensation package.

Learning and Growth

• Challenging and Dynamic Role
• Career Development Planning
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Performance Management and Coaching
• Specialized Training Programs
• Mentorship Program
• Bar Exam/Bar Review Course Reimbursement

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

Total Compensation

• Competitive Base Pay
• Outstanding Benefits
• Unlimited PTO Plus 10 Paid Holidays
• Performance Recognition
• ABA, State and Local Bar Membership Fee Reimbursement

Planning for the Future

• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Plan
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Parental/Family Leave

Culture and Workplace

• Respected Organization with Collaborative Culture
• Growing Firm with an Exciting Future
• Flexible Remote Work Policy (Ability to work remote up to 2.5 days per week)
• Contemporary Work Environment
• Positive and Respectful Work Climate

How to Apply: To be considered for this position, please apply via our online portal.

Recruitment agencies: Michael Best is not accepting unsolicited agency resumes for this position. Please do not forward resumes to our careers email address or any Firm employees. Michael Best is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, Michael Best Strategies LLC, and Michael Best Consulting LLC (collectively known as "Michael Best") are steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at 414.225.4999 or careers@michaelbest.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

This position is considered full-time and is therefore eligible to participate in employer-sponsored benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, as well as elective/voluntary life, disability, and accident coverage. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in the firm's 401k plan.

For California, Colorado, District of Columbia, and Illinois applicants only: The annual compensation range for this role in our California, Colorado, District of Columbia, and Illinois offices is between $150,000 and $200,000. The salary range reflects our good-faith expectation for this role at the time of posting. Final compensation will depend on experience, skills, and internal equity. Individuals in this role are eligible to participate in Michael Best’s bonus program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions. This position is considered full-time and is therefore eligible to participate in employer-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, vision, as well as elective or voluntary life, disability, accident coverage, paid holidays, paid time off, and eligible reimbursements. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s 401k plan. Application review will begin promptly and will continue until the position is filled. Submit your application by clicking apply now.