Employment Attorney

We are looking for an experienced employment attorney to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland, in a senior-level capacity. This role focuses on guiding employers through sophisticated labor and employment matters while serving as a trusted advisor on risk, compliance, and workplace strategy. The attorney will play a visible role in client relationships, high-stakes disputes, and the continued growth of the practice. This is an ideal role for a Senior Associate, Of Counsel or Junior Partner

Responsibilities:

• Lead complex labor and employment matters for employer clients, including disputes involving workplace policies, discrimination allegations, wage and hour issues, and contractual employment matters.
• Advocate for clients in state and federal litigation, agency investigations, administrative hearings, and arbitration proceedings.
• Counsel management teams on compliance with employment laws, internal policy development, and practical approaches to minimizing workplace risk.
• Partner with firm leadership to shape practice priorities, strengthen client service delivery, and support broader business objectives.
• Develop case strategy, manage all phases of dispute resolution, and oversee filings, motion practice, discovery, and hearing preparation.
• Serve as a senior legal resource within the practice by mentoring attorneys, contributing insight on complex matters, and helping maintain high-quality legal work.
• Provide strategic guidance on resolving sensitive employee relations issues through negotiation, preventative counseling, and effective legal analysis.
• At least 7 years of experience practicing labor and employment law.
• Strong background representing employers in employment-related disputes and advisory matters.
• Demonstrated experience handling discrimination claims, including matters involving EEOC proceedings.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment law, wage and hour regulations, and workplace compliance requirements.
• Ability to draft, review, and advise on employment policies, procedures, and related legal documentation.
• Proven courtroom, arbitration, and administrative hearing experience.
• Excellent judgment, communication skills, and client-facing abilities suited to a senior-level legal role.

This is a hybrid opportunity with a reasonable billable hour target and a collegial culture that is known for collaboration and offer exceptional legal support.

Qualified candidates should directly apply and connect with Amy Hyman Baum on LinkedIn. Direct messages can be sent via LI messenger or to the email found on Amy Baum's LinkedIn page. Be sure to include an updated resume, salary requirements, and any other pertinent information.