Labor & employment attorney

Scale LLP, a fully remote-work, national law firm, is looking for Labor & Employment specialists to join its growing national practice. Our firm is built for high-performing attorneys who want the freedom to shape and grow their practices, own their career path, and manage direct client relationships without the bureaucracy and overhead of traditional firms.

Growing our Labor & Employment Practice

We’re looking for senior attorneys (7+ years and up) who advise clients both large and small on labor & employment compliance, best practices, and litigation. Ideal experience includes:

• Advising clients on municipal, state, and federal labor & employment laws.
• Preparing companies for financing rounds, mergers and acquisitions, and initial public offerings from the labor & employment lens.
• Representing clients in a variety of early-stage litigation matters, including claims of discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, disability accommodation, wage-and-hour violations, etc.

You may be a perfect fit if:

• You’re currently advising local clients that have national labor & employment needs.
• You’d benefit from plugging into a national team to expand your practice.
• You have existing clients and a strong professional network, you are ready to grow your practice through BD efforts and by connecting with existing Scale client needs.

And if you have:

• At least seven years’ experience at a national or regional law firm.
• Graduated from a top-tier law school or be able to demonstrate an excellent and sustained reputation in the industry.
• An interest in autonomy over your own practice while also working with top-notch attorneys across our corporate, intellectual property, and litigation practice groups.
• A desire to practice at a high level with interesting clients, benefitting from the support, network and brand of a firm while also enjoying solo economics.

Who We Are

Scale LLP is a national, full-service law firm built for the realities of modern legal practice. Founded by former tech GCs, Scale was created to rethink the traditional law firm model, removing inefficiency and outdated economics while preserving what matters most: exceptional legal work, sophisticated clients, and professional credibility. Our mission? Build the best remote law firm in the country. Scale attorneys work for a variety of clients across Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Litigation practice groups. Originally founded to support innovative startups, Scale has evolved into a trusted partner for clients at every stage, from emerging ventures to mature enterprises and public companies, across our national footprint.

How We Work

Scale attorneys operate within a transparent, collections-based compensation model intentionally designed to align compensation with ownership and responsibility. Our model is designed to support sustainable, high-quality practices - without opaque formulas, partnership taxes, or unnecessary politics.

Partnership. To be considered for a lateral partnership, we ask that applicants be prepared to demonstrate a significant transferrable book of originations. Attorneys who have less are welcome to apply for a position as counsel.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

At Scale LLP, we believe a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is integral to hiring exceptional people and creating enduring businesses. We strive to create an organization where every individual is valued and empowered to reach their full potential. We are committed to ensuring Scale is one of the best places to work for all by creating diverse teams, strengthening our culture of inclusion, and giving everyone an equitable opportunity to succeed.

Scale LLP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law.

Visit www.scalefirm.com to apply online. We are not currently accepting outside agency submissions for this role.