Partner - Employee Defection & Trade Secrets

Partner - Employee Defection & Trade SecretsLocation: Fort Lauderdale, FL Practice Focus: Employee Defection, Trade Secrets, and Restrictive Covenants Portable Business Requirement: Minimum $300,000 Position Overview A nationally scaled labor and employment law platform is seeking a seasoned Partner to support and grow its Employee Defection & Trade Secrets practice in Fort Lauderdale. This role is designed for a senior attorney with an established portable book of business of at least $300,000 and deep experience advising employers on the protection of confidential information, customer relationships, and competitive assets. The Partner will counsel local, multi-state, and international organizations on high-risk employee mobility matters and lead complex disputes involving restrictive covenants, unfair competition, and trade secret misappropriation. Core Responsibilities Strategic Counseling & Advisory Advise employers on employee mobility risks, restrictive covenant strategy, and protection of proprietary business information. Draft, review, and enforce non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements across multiple jurisdictions. Design scalable frameworks and policies to prevent, detect, and respond to employee defection and information misuse. Provide strategic guidance on hiring practices, employee onboarding, and workforce transitions. Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lead high-stakes trade secret and restrictive covenant litigation in state and federal courts. Initiate and defend emergency relief actions, including temporary restraining orders and injunctions. Handle disputes involving employee raiding, team moves, unfair competition, and breach of fiduciary duties. Represent clients in arbitration and mediation involving restrictive covenants and confidential information disputes. Manage cross-border matters, including international enforcement and defensive proceedings. Transactions, Growth & Risk Management Counsel clients on employee-related risk in mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring. Draft and enforce restrictive covenants in transaction documents and post-closing retention arrangements. Develop asset-protection strategies that support future transactions, investments, and organizational growth. Investigations & Early Intervention Partner with forensic and technical resources to identify and preserve evidence of data theft or misuse. Conduct early risk assessments to inform litigation strategy or facilitate efficient resolution. Pursue cost-effective and business-driven resolutions when litigation is not required. Business Development & Leadership Maintain and expand a portable book of business of $300,000 or more. Build and deepen client relationships across industries and geographies. Collaborate with partners and teams nationally to deliver integrated client solutions. Mentor and develop junior attorneys within the practice. Qualifications Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. Active bar membership in Florida or eligibility for admission. 10+ years of focused experience in employee defection, trade secrets, and restrictive covenant matters. Demonstrated portable book of business of at least $300,000. Advanced knowledge of federal and state trade secret and unfair competition laws. Experience handling multi-jurisdictional and cross-border matters preferred. Strong litigation, advisory, and client-relationship skills. Why This Opportunity Join a nationally integrated platform with a deep focus on employee mobility and asset protection. Engage in sophisticated matters for employers ranging from regional businesses to global organizations. Access to strong operational, forensic, and litigation support. Entrepreneurial environment that values collaboration, leadership, and business development.

Created: 2026-03-04