Traditional Labor Shareholder
Baker Donelson
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Traditional Labor Shareholder at Baker Donelson
The law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. is seeking a shareholder-level attorney with significant experience in traditional labor law to join our nationally-recognized Labor & Employment practice. This is a unique opportunity to develop and lead the Firm’s traditional labor capabilities across industries and our geographic footprint. The ideal candidate is a seasoned practitioner with deep management-side labor experience, looking to build and grow a practice within a collaborative and entrepreneurial firm culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise employers on all aspects of traditional labor law, including union avoidance, union organizing, collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, labor strategy, and NLRB matters.
- Represent clients before the National Labor Relations Board and in labor arbitrations and negotiations.
- Manage and grow a strong book of business while fostering new client relationships.
- Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups and offices on complex labor and employment matters.
- Serve as a mentor and leader to junior attorneys within the labor & employment practice.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in traditional labor law, with a demonstrated track record of success representing employers.
- Admission to practice in the state where the attorney will be based.
- Self-sustaining portable book of business required.
- Experience leading labor strategy and negotiations strongly preferred.
- Strong communication, relationship-building and client service skills.
This position may be based at any office location within the Firm's footprint. We will only contact those candidates who are selected for an interview.
Key skills/competency:
- Traditional labor law
- Union avoidance
- Collective bargaining
- Grievance arbitration
- NLRB matters
- Client representation
- Practice development
- Client relationship management
- Mentorship
- Labor strategy
How to Get Hired at Baker Donelson
- Research Baker Donelson's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand the firm's collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.
- Tailor your resume and cover letter: Highlight extensive management-side traditional labor law experience, emphasizing successful client representation and your track record with union avoidance, collective bargaining, and NLRB matters.
- Showcase your portable book of business: Clearly articulate the size and nature of your self-sustaining client base, demonstrating your ability to immediately contribute to Baker Donelson's practice growth.
- Prepare for a comprehensive interview process: Be ready to discuss specific case examples, your leadership style, client development strategies, and how you would integrate into and expand the firm's Labor & Employment capabilities.
- Network effectively: Connect with Baker Donelson attorneys on LinkedIn and other professional platforms to gain insights into the firm's practice and express genuine interest in the Traditional Labor Shareholder role.
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