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Employment & Labor Law Partner Opportunity - Houston, TX

A nationally recognized employer-side labor and employment law firm is seeking a highly experienced Employment & Labor Attorney to join its Houston office as a Partner. This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior attorney with an established client base who wants a powerful national platform, deep infrastructure support, and the ability to scale an already successful practice.

Key Details

Location: Houston, Texas (Hybrid flexibility available)

Bar: Must be licensed in Texas

Experience: 8+ years of employer-side labor & employment law

Portable Book: Minimum $500K+ in sustainable, portable business required

Role Overview

The firm is seeking an entrepreneurial partner-level attorney with strong employer-side relationships and a proven litigation and counseling background. Responsibilities include:

Managing administrative agency matters (EEOC, TWC, DOL, NLRB)

Handling demand letters, investigations, audits, and internal reviews

Leading employment litigation-primarily single-plaintiff, with potential for class/collective matters

Advising employers on compliance, wage & hour, handbook and policy review, workplace investigations, and risk mitigation

Developing litigation strategy, drafting and reviewing key work product, and representing clients in hearings, mediations, and trials

Supervising associates and contributing to training, thought leadership, and cross-office initiatives

Collaborating with national practice groups across multiple offices

Maintaining and growing an existing book of business

Some regional travel may be required for client meetings, hearings, or mediations.

Environment & Support

Highly respected national platform dedicated exclusively to employer-side labor & employment law

Robust administrative infrastructure including paralegal support, marketing, billing, research resources, and litigation support teams

Transparent, collaborative culture with no internal competition for clients

Ability to run your practice with autonomy while leveraging a strong national brand

Streamlined operational structure-focus on legal excellence, not bureaucracy

Compensation

Partner Compensation Range: $300K-$600K+

Highly competitive compensation model that rewards:

Originations

Collections

Client service

Team leadership and collaboration

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) with profit-sharing component

Generous PTO and paid parental leave

CLE support, bar dues, and professional development funding

Wellness programs and mental health benefits

Opportunities for national leadership roles, practice growth, and cross-office collaboration

What They're Looking For

A senior employment attorney with strong employer-side experience

Someone skilled in both counseling and litigation

A relationship-driven attorney with a proven ability to generate and retain client business

A partner-level lawyer with a minimum of $500K portable book of business

Strong communication, courtroom, and strategic advisory skills

A professional who values collaboration, flexibility, and a sophisticated national platform