Senior Employment Litigation Attorney / Counsel

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Senior Employment Litigation Attorney / Counsel

Location: Denver, Colorado

Position Level: Counsel

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Compensation: $205,000–$255,000 Annually

Experience: 8+ Years

Practice Area: Employment Litigation / Labor & Employment Law

Our Client: Nationally Recognized Labor & Employment Law Firm



Your Next Career Move Deserves a National Employment Law Platform

Are you an experienced employment litigator seeking sophisticated legal work, increased professional opportunities, and the support of a nationally recognized labor and employment law firm?



Argo is conducting a **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. search on behalf of a nationally recognized law firm seeking an experienced Senior Employment Litigation Attorney / Counsel to join its Denver, Colorado practice.



This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who enjoys employment litigation defense, client counseling, and delivering strategic, practical solutions to employers facing complex workplace challenges.



If you're looking to continue developing your practice while working alongside highly respected employment attorneys, we'd welcome a conversation.



Why Consider This Opportunity?



Competitive Compensation: $205,000–$255,000 annually



Career Development: Expand your practice within a premier national employment law platform.



Complex Employment Matters: Work on sophisticated litigation and workplace counseling matters.



Client Exposure: Advise employers ranging from local businesses to nationally recognized companies.



Professional Growth: Opportunities to deepen subject matter expertise and expand leadership responsibilities.



Denver Market Opportunity: Join a respected Denver-based practice within a nationally recognized firm.



Collaborative Environment: Work with experienced practitioners across offices and practice areas.



About the Role



As a Senior Employment Litigation Attorney / Counsel, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to employers while defending employment-related disputes and helping clients navigate evolving employment laws.



You'll manage matters throughout the litigation process, collaborate with legal teams, mentor junior attorneys, and provide strategic counseling designed to minimize workplace risk.



Key Responsibilities



Defend employers in employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.



Handle claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage-and-hour matters, and related employment disputes.



Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents.



Participate in hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.



Develop practical litigation strategies aligned with each client's business objectives.



Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on complex employment law issues.



Advise employers on workplace policies, employee relations, discipline, terminations, and other employment decisions.



Assist clients with compliance involving federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.



Draft and review employment-related policies, handbooks, agreements, and other workplace documents.



Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice areas as needed.



Mentor and support junior attorneys, associates, and legal staff.



Qualifications



Required



Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.



Active bar admission and good standing in Colorado.



Minimum of 8 years of employment litigation experience.



Significant experience defending employers in employment-related litigation.



Strong understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws.



Demonstrated experience managing cases independently and efficiently.



Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, advocacy, and communication skills.



Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice to employers.



Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.



Commitment to delivering excellent client service.



Preferred



Prior law firm experience.



Experience advising employers on employment compliance and workplace investigations.



Class action or complex litigation experience.



First-chair litigation experience.



Experience mentoring or supervising junior attorneys.



Compensation



Base Salary: $205,000–$255,000 annually



Compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and the responsibilities of the position.



Who Would Thrive in This Role?



This Opportunity May Be Ideal If You:



Enjoy employment litigation defense and employer counseling.



Want to expand your practice within a nationally recognized employment law firm.



Appreciate a collaborative legal environment.



Are looking for long-term professional growth opportunities.



Want to work on sophisticated employment matters for a diverse employer client base.



Seeking meaningful responsibility while continuing to develop your legal practice.



Apply With Confidence



If you're an experienced employment litigator interested in joining a nationally recognized labor and employment law firm in Denver, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.ly.



Submit your application today to learn more.



Argo is conducting this search **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.ly on behalf of a nationally recognized labor and employment law firm.

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