About CM Law:
CM Law is the largest women-owned and managed law firm in the U.S., operating fully remotely across 14 growing markets. We leverage cutting-edge technology to support both our clients and attorneys in a non-traditional, transparent, and equitable environment. Our partners take home 80-90% of their collected revenue, and we are proud to have eliminated the gender pay gap in our firm. We were recognized among the 2024 Best Law Firms® and have won several prestigious awards, including Law Firm MVP from NAMWOLF in 2023 and Champion of the Year from WOL in 2021.
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CM Law is the largest women-owned (WBE) and managed law firm in the country, with a presence in 14 markets – and growing! We leverage cutting-edge technology to support our partners and clients in a fully remote, non-traditional environment. Our partners take home 80-90% of all collected client revenue. At CM Law, we’ve effectively eliminated the glass ceiling and the gender pay gap found in most traditional firms. In fact, our female attorneys have averaged higher take-home compensation than our male attorneys in each of the past three years.
Recently, we were recognized among the 2024 Best Law Firms®, and in 2023, we were named the Law Firm MVP by the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF). Additionally, we were awarded Champion of the Year by Women Owned Law (WOL) in 2021. These prestigious awards are given to only one law firm per year by each organization.
Practice Law with Partners Who Inspire You
One of the most rewarding aspects of CM Law is our commitment to challenging the status quo. We continuously ask: Can we do this better? Can we serve our clients more efficiently? Answering these questions is easier when you work with people who inspire you. That’s why CM Law intentionally surrounds itself with the best attorneys in the industry. Many of our partners will tell you: there’s no better place to practice law.
A Powerful Platform for Growth
CM Law offers experienced former Am Law 100/200 attorneys a powerful platform to grow their practice – all within a collaborative and financially transparent environment. Our attorneys maintain a healthy work-life balance, and our clients benefit from experienced partner-level counsel without paying to train junior attorneys. Nearly 40 Fortune-ranked clients have embraced CM Law’s innovative approach because they receive responsive, high-level service and a better value compared to Big Law.
Our Inspiration: Solving Real Problems
CM Law was born out of a desire to find real solutions to problems in the legal marketplace. Our motivation comes from surrounding ourselves with exceptional individuals who solve real problems. They inspire us to achieve more and to keep innovating in everything we do.
Position Overview:
CM Law is actively seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Partner with significant experience handling state and federal employment matters. This position is ideal for a business-centric attorney with extensive employer-side representation. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge in key employment law areas and a solid track record of advising clients on complex employment-related issues.
Key Responsibilities:
– Advise clients on wage and hour laws, non-compete agreements, workplace safety, and rest break laws.
– Counsel on disability leave laws, workplace harassment, employee discrimination, and wrongful discharge matters.
– Draft and review employment policies and employee handbooks.
– Analyze employment-related issues in sophisticated M&A transactions, both domestic and some international.
– Represent employer-side clients in all employment matters (the firm does not represent individual employees).
Qualifications:
– A minimum of 8 years of experience in employment law matters.
– Proven experience handling complex employment issues in a business-centric law firm.
– Prior experience at an AmLaw 200 firm or comparable firm.
– A portable client base generating at least $250,000 annually, or a strong business plan demonstrating growth potential.
– Knowledge of employment law issues in the context of M&A transactions is a plus.
What We Offer:
– 100% remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
– No minimum billable hour quotas.
– A transparent compensation model where partners retain 80-90% of client revenue.
– A merit-based, collaborative culture where success is rewarded without bureaucracy.
– Career development and recognition within a nationally acclaimed firm.
Why Join CM Law?
At CM Law, we prioritize work-life balance and provide our partners with the freedom and flexibility to succeed. We have eliminated the traditional constraints of the billable hour and focus on delivering value to our clients. Our partners thrive in a transparent and objective environment, where results—not office politics—determine success.