Cmbg3

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Company Overview
CMBG3 Law is a majority women-owned nationwide law firm comprised of a diverse team of pro-active trial attorneys, litigators, lobbyists, consultants, paralegals, and staff. CMBG3 Law takes a proactive approach to solving legal problems through best-in-class business counsel, regulatory compliance, risk prevention, government affairs advocacy, litigation, and national litigation management. We deliver custom-tailored legal strategies for complex matters requiring sophisticated scientific, regulatory, and technological expertise in state and federal courts in over 20 U.S. States from its east coast and west coast offices. CMBG3's Cares division is committed to serving the communities in which it practices through pro bono work, charitable initiatives, and donations. CMBG3's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion division sponsors programs to promote a diverse and inclusive culture.
Position Title : Partner
Reports To : Shareholder, Emerging Practices
Position Overview:
Employment Law Partner will serve as a senior member of our Emerging Practices group, handling complex matters while providing management, mentoring, and strategic oversight within the practice area. This role is intended for a senior, employer-side employment attorney with significant litigation and consultative experience who brings a portable book of business of at least $500,000. This position will play a key role in advancing the firm's employment practice, supporting firm leadership, mentoring attorneys, and delivering exceptional service to clients. Partners are expected to be trustworthy, reliable, and consistently deliver high-quality legal services while upholding the firm's values, vision, and mission. This role requires a proven track record of handling complex legal matters, a collaborative leadership mindset, and a commitment to contributing positively to firm culture, growth, and reputation
Employer-Side Employment Litigation and Counseling

• Lead and manage complex employer-side employment litigation matters in Massachusetts state and federal courts, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and restrictive covenant disputes.
• Serve as lead or first-chair counsel in arbitrations, mediations, administrative proceedings, and court matters.
• Represent employers before administrative agencies such as the MCAD, EEOC, and other state and federal agencies.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies, oversee discovery, motion practice, dispositive briefing, and trial preparation.
• Provide proactive, practical employment counseling to employers on compliance with Massachusetts and federal employment laws, including discipline, terminations, reductions in force, wage and hour issues, leaves of absence, and workplace investigations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, executive compensation arrangements, restrictive covenants, separation agreements, and related documents.

Client Service, Business Development, and Firm Growth

• Provide clients with proactive, world-class legal service and counsel, focusing on long-term risk management and value-driven solutions.
• Generate revenue ethically by delivering appropriate legal services while identifying opportunities to add value through holistic and forward-looking counsel.
• Maintain consistent, meaningful communication with clients through in-person meetings, video conferencing, and written correspondence.
• Build and sustain strong client relationships through exceptional service, responsiveness, and adherence to firm CRM and supervisory expectations.
• Bring and maintain a portable book of business of at least $500,000 and actively contribute to expanding the firm's employment practice.
• Develop and maintain external relationships through networking with other attorneys, experts, opposing counsel, clients, and prospective clients.
• Act as a brand ambassador by supporting firm marketing initiatives, speaking engagements, and professional involvement in the Boston and New England market.

Leadership, Mentorship, and Firm Citizenship

• Support firm leadership initiatives and adhere to firm policies, procedures, and strategic objectives.
• Mentor, coach, and supervise associates, senior counsel, and paralegals, providing regular feedback on work product and professional development.
• Maintain a daily focus on developing work for other attorneys and staff to support firm growth and collaboration.
• Foster a growth-minded culture by sharing knowledge, experience, and opportunities across the firm.
• Enhance the firm's reputation by modeling the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, and legal excellence.
• Respectfully challenge the status quo, contribute to process improvements, and support firm-wide changes and initiatives.
• Meet annual billable hour requirements and comply with firm timekeeping, ethical, and professional responsibility policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested by management.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in Massachusetts (additional jurisdictions a plus), in good standing.
• Minimum of 7-8+ years of relevant employment law experience, with a strong emphasis on employer-side litigation and counseling.
• Portable book of business of at least $500,000.
• Demonstrated success representing employers in complex employment litigation and advisory matters.
• At least five (5) years of successful client management experience.
• Exceptional professionalism, leadership presence, and judgment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build trust internally and externally.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative firm environment.
• Proven ability to manage, delegate, and develop meaningful work for attorneys and paralegals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with Filevine or similar document management systems preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to legal and ethical compliance, firm policies, and continued personal and professional development.

The firm's expected salary range for this position is $225,000-$350,000. Actual salary will be determined based on education, experience, internal equity and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law. Higher compensation is possible depending on size of portable book of business. The firm offers benefits including comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, and paid time off and holidays.
This job description is intended to be general and will evolve over time. The description is subject to periodic updating. At management's discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time. Work occasionally requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
CMBG3 Law P.C. is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace consistent with the principles of the American Bar Association and the Mansfield Rule. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those historically underrepresented in the legal profession. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Qualified applicants must be able to complete essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation(s).
Salary Description
$225,000-$350,000+