Senior Team Lead Pre Litigation Attorney (run your own practice without the administrative headache)

Team Lead Pre‑Litigation — Plaintiff Employment Law(Senior Leadership Role | Plaintiff‑Side Only)📍 New York, NY (Hybrid) 🕒 Full‑Time | Executive‑Level AuthorityWe are hiring a Team Lead of Pre‑Litigation to own, architect, and command the pre‑suit phase of our plaintiff‑side employment practice.This role is for a proven plaintiff‑side operator—someone who understands that real value is created before a complaint is filed and who has already demonstrated the ability to build leverage, drive outcomes, and lead strategy at scale.This is not a lateral step for defense counsel. This is not a training role. This is not intake.Read This Before ApplyingIf your background is primarily defense‑side, this role will not be a fit.If you rely on discovery rules—rather than pressure, timing, and exposure—this is not your seat.If you have not personally driven pre‑suit resolutions at meaningful dollar levels, do not apply.We are seeking an attorney who already thinks, negotiates, and leads like a plaintiff‑side strategist.The Role You Will OwnYou will design and lead the firm’s pre‑litigation function, including:End‑to‑end authority over cases from intake through pre‑suit resolutionStrategic control of: Liability framingEvidence developmentDamages modelingNarrative and leverageDirection of high‑impact demand packages intended to force movementLeadership of pre‑suit negotiations and mediationsDecision‑making authority on when settlement maximizes value vs. when filing increases itDelivery of litigation‑ready, pressure‑tested files when escalation is warrantedMentorship and strategic direction for pre‑litigation attorneys and staffPractice FocusYou will lead senior‑level matters involving:NYCHRL and NYSHRLTitle VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLASection 1981Equal Pay ActNew York Labor LawWho This Is ForThis role is designed for an attorney who:Has built plaintiff‑side leverage for years—not monthsUnderstands agency practice as a weapon, not a box‑checking exerciseNegotiates from document‑backed exposure, not blusterIs trusted to make high‑stakes value decisions without oversightCan lead lawyers, set standards, and drive resultsRequirements (Non‑Negotiable)JD and active New York Bar10+ years of plaintiff‑side employment law experienceDeep, demonstrable ownership of: Pre‑suit case strategyEEOC / NYSDHR practice from charge to resolutionHigh‑value demand drafting and negotiationClear, documented record of meaningful pre‑suit recoveriesAbility to operate with maximum autonomy and accountabilityDefense‑side experience alone will not be considered.Compensation & PlatformThis is a top‑tier leadership role within a plaintiff‑side practice that values outcomes over optics.Senior‑level authorityPerformance‑aligned compensation at the top of the marketPlatform built for attorneys who create value—not volumeDirect impact on firm results and growthDetails discussed confidentially with qualified candidates only.Apply only if your background squarely aligns with senior‑level plaintiff‑side pre‑litigation leadership.