Baker Donelson

Traditional Labor Shareholder - Any Office Location (#807)

Baker Donelson$150K — $200K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in traditional labor law with a successful track record representing employers.
  • Active bar admission in the state of practice.
  • Possession of a self-sustaining portable book of business is mandatory.
  • Preferably experienced in leading labor strategy and negotiations.
  • Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and client service abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Advise employers on traditional labor law aspects, including union issues and collective bargaining.
  • Represent clients in proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board and during labor arbitrations.
  • Manage and grow a personal book of business while establishing new client relationships.
  • Collaborate with attorneys from different practice groups on complex labor matters.
  • Mentor junior attorneys within the labor & employment practice.

Benefits

  • Flexible work location within the firm’s office footprint.
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial firm culture.
  • Opportunity to lead and develop labor capabilities across industries.
  • Supportive mentorship environment for professional development.
Full Job Description
The law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks 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.

About Baker Donelson

Baker Donelson is a law firm that provides legal services to clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, financial services, and real estate. The firm's practice areas include corporate law, litigation, and intellectual property. Baker Donelson has offices throughout the United States, including in Atlanta, Birmingham, and New Orleans.
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Size
1,500 employees
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Founded
1888

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