Partner – Employment Defense

🕒 January 16

🍂 Massachusetts – Remote

🍂 Massachusetts – Remote

💵 $225k - $275k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

🪙 Affiliate Manager

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CMBG3 Law

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51 - 200 employees

📋 Compliance

Compliance • Law • Environment

CMBG3 Law is a majority women-owned law firm that specializes in environmental litigation, compliance, and risk management. The firm is recognized as a national thought leader on PFAS litigation and compliance issues, partnering with corporations, the investment world, and insurers across the United States. CMBG3 provides a range of legal services including litigation management, government relations, and advisory on issues such as COVID-19, construction, and real estate. They are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering pro bono services and supporting social impact through initiatives like the CMBG3 Cares program. Additionally, the firm is deeply involved with community services and supports various non-profit causes.

📋 Description

• Employment Law Partner will serve as a senior member of our Emerging Practices group, handling complex matters while providing management, mentoring, and strategic oversight within the practice area • Handle complex employer-side employment litigation matters in Massachusetts state and federal courts, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and restrictive covenant disputes • Serve as lead or first-chair counsel in arbitrations, mediations, administrative proceedings, and court matters • Develop and execute litigation strategies, oversee discovery, motion practice, dispositive briefing, and trial preparation • Provide proactive, practical employment counseling to employers on compliance with Massachusetts and federal employment laws • Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, executive compensation arrangements, restrictive covenants, separation agreements, and related documents • Generate revenue ethically by delivering appropriate legal services while identifying opportunities to add value through holistic and forward-looking counsel • Build and sustain strong client relationships through exceptional service, responsiveness, and adherence to firm CRM and supervisory expectations • Mentor, coach, and supervise associates, senior counsel, and paralegals, providing regular feedback on work product and professional development

🎯 Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in Massachusetts (additional jurisdictions a plus), in good standing • Minimum of 7–8+ years of relevant employment law experience, with a strong emphasis on employer-side litigation and counseling • Portable book of business of at least $500,000 • Demonstrated success representing employers in complex employment litigation and advisory matters • At least five (5) years of successful client management experience • Exceptional professionalism, leadership presence, and judgment • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build trust internally and externally • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative firm environment • Proven ability to manage, delegate, and develop meaningful work for attorneys and paralegals • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with Filevine or similar document management systems preferred • Demonstrated commitment to legal and ethical compliance, firm policies, and continued personal and professional development.

🏖️ Benefits

• comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance • life and disability insurance • 401(k) retirement savings • paid time off and holidays