Traditional Labor Shareholder
Baker Donelson
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Job Description
Traditional Labor Shareholder
The law firm of Baker Donelson is seeking a shareholder-level attorney with significant experience in traditional labor law to join its nationally-recognized Labor & Employment practice. This unique opportunity allows you to develop and lead the firm's traditional labor capabilities across various industries and its extensive geographic footprint. The ideal candidate is a seasoned practitioner with deep management-side labor experience, eager 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.
Key skills/competency
- Traditional Labor Law
- Union Avoidance
- Collective Bargaining
- NLRB Matters
- Grievance Arbitration
- Client Relationship Management
- Business Development
- Labor Strategy
- Legal Leadership
- Mentorship
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 align your application.
- Tailor your resume for Traditional Labor: Customize your resume and cover letter to highlight extensive management-side labor law experience, emphasizing union avoidance, collective bargaining, and NLRB matters.
- Showcase portable business: Provide concrete examples of your self-sustaining book of business and client development success to demonstrate immediate value as a shareholder.
- Prepare for practice-building discussions: Be ready to discuss your strategy for growing the firm's traditional labor capabilities and fostering new client relationships.
- Highlight leadership and mentorship: Emphasize your experience in leading labor strategy and your ability to mentor junior attorneys within a collaborative legal environment.
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