⚖️ Employment Attorney | Make Your Mark at a Boutique Employment Law Firm Confidential Opportunity | Greater Boston Area | Flexible Remote/Hybrid Are you an employment attorney who genuinely loves employment law ? Do you enjoy being in the middle of the action — advocating for employees, counseling employers, negotiating tough situations, and taking a case to court when necessary? A growing boutique employment law firm in the Greater Boston area is looking to add a talented Employment Attorney to its team. This is not a cookie-cutter employment role. You'll have the opportunity to work on interesting, sophisticated matters across the full spectrum of employment law , while working closely with clients and having real ownership over your cases. 🚀 What You'll Be Doing You'll have a diverse practice that can include: ⚖️ Litigation Represent employees and employers in state and federal litigation Take and defend depositions Handle discovery and motion practice Prepare cases for trial and step into the courtroom when needed Develop litigation strategies and advocate aggressively for your clients 📝 Agreements & Executive Matters Draft and negotiate employment agreements Prepare and negotiate severance and separation agreements Advise executives navigating sophisticated employment transitions Work with matters involving equity compensation, stock options, and vesting Help clients negotiate enhanced severance packages 💡 Counseling Advise employers through difficult personnel decisions Counsel clients regarding discipline, termination, workplace issues, and potential liability Help employers understand their options and navigate risk Counsel employees regarding potential claims, workplace disputes, restrictive covenants, and non-compete issues 🤝 Negotiation & Pre-Litigation Draft compelling pre-litigation demand letters Negotiate directly with opposing counsel and employers Help clients reach favorable resolutions before a lawsuit is necessary Strategize about when to negotiate and when it's time to litigate 🔥 The Kind of Attorney We're Looking For We're looking for someone who knows employment law and knows how to use it in the real world.

You should be someone who:

Is a strong, passionate advocate for your clients Is comfortable representing both employees and employers Can independently manage sophisticated employment matters Has meaningful litigation experience Knows employment agreements and severance agreements inside and out Is comfortable advising executives on complicated employment issues Can confidently counsel employers through sensitive personnel decisions Is an excellent writer and communicator Thinks strategically and solves problems rather than simply identifying them Is comfortable taking ownership and running with a matter Enjoys working with clients directly Is collaborative, dependable, and genuinely enjoys being part of a team Practical judgment matters here. The firm isn't looking for someone who simply knows how to cite the law — they're looking for someone who understands clients, understands business, and can figure out what actually makes sense for the situation in front of them. 🌎 Flexibility That Actually Feels Flexible This is a remote-friendly position with a collaborative office environment in the Greater Boston area. There is no rigid "you must be in the office X days every week" mentality. The firm recognizes that attorneys have different working styles and that some matters are better handled in person while others aren't. You'll have the flexibility to work remotely and come into the office when it makes sense for you, your clients, and the team. 💥 Bring Your Personality. Bring Your Practice. This is a small firm, which means your work matters . You'll have meaningful client contact, significant responsibility, and the opportunity to build your own reputation within the employment law community. If you already have relationships and connections that could lead to new business, that's something the firm is excited about. They're looking for someone who wants to grow with the practice , not simply work a caseload. ❤️ Why This Role? If you're tired of being one small piece of a massive law-firm machine and want a role where you can: ✔️ Advocate for clients✔️ Handle interesting employment matters✔️ Work on both litigation and sophisticated counseling✔️ Have real autonomy✔️ Build client relationships✔️ Develop business✔️ Work with a collaborative team✔️ Have genuine remote flexibility …this could be a great opportunity to explore. J.D. and Massachusetts Bar admission required. Interested in learning more? Apply confidentially to learn more about the firm and the opportunity or reach out to Jessica Merkel at 605-846-8647 or jessica.merkel@gogpac.com