Labor & Employment Attorney

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEY IN VALDOSTA

Date Posted:

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 ? Job Snapshot

Employee Type:

Permanent

Location:

Georgia , Valdosta

Date Posted:

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Job Description Labor & Employment Attorney - 6+ Years Experience (Portable Book Required) 📍 Valdosta, GA | Full-Time | Competitive Compensation & Benefits About the

Opportunity:

A highly respected, full-service regional law firm is seeking a seasoned Labor & Employment Attorney to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level attorney with a portable book of business to expand their practice within a collaborative, well-resourced platform. Ideal for a management-side employment lawyer who wants meaningful client responsibility, strategic impact, and practice growth support.

Key Responsibilities:

Counsel employers on federal, state, and local employment law compliance, including wage & hour, discrimination, ADA, FMLA, workplace safety, and employee relations. Represent clients in employment litigation, including wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and related disputes. Handle administrative matters before the EEOC, DOL, and other regulatory agencies. Draft and update employee handbooks, employment agreements, HR policies, and compliance programs. Conduct workplace investigations and advise on disciplinary actions, complaints, and risk mitigation. Provide labor relations counseling, including union issues and collective bargaining guidance. Support employment issues in corporate transactions. Maintain and expand client relationships through proactive, strategic business development.

Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited law school. Active Bar admission in Florida or Georgia (or ability to become admitted). Minimum 6+ years of Labor & Employment law experience. Demonstrated experience handling employment counseling and litigation matters. Portable book of business required. Strong written advocacy, analytical, and client communication skills. Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with firm leadership and colleagues.

What's Offered:

Competitive base compensation + performance incentives. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits. Retirement plan options. Strong firm infrastructure, marketing, and business development support. Collegial, team-oriented culture with real opportunities for leadership and growth. Flexible work environment with a focus on work-life balance. Reach out to me directly if you would be interested in learning more.

Email:

keith.cagle@gogpac.com

Phone:

605-605-6302 All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.