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Counsel Employee Defection & Trade Secrets Litigation RemoteLocation: Virtual Office Primarily RemoteCompensation: $185,000 $200,000 AnnuallyEmployment Type: Full-Time PermanentPractice Area: Employee Defection, Trade Secrets & Restrictive Covenant LitigationPosition Level: CounselSophisticated Litigation. Remote Flexibility. No Business Development Pressure.Are you an experienced litigation attorney with a background in trade secrets, restrictive covenants, non-compete agreements, or employee mobility disputes?Argo is partnering with a nationally recognized labor and employment law firm seeking an accomplished Counsel Employee Defection & Trade Secrets (EDTS) to join its established litigation practice.This opportunity offers sophisticated, high-level legal work, the flexibility of a primarily remote environment, and the ability to focus on practicing law without the pressure of developing a book of business.If you enjoy complex litigation, strategic problem-solving, and protecting businesses from unfair competition, this could be an excellent next step in your legal career.Why Consider This Opportunity?Competitive Base Salary: $185,000 $200,000Primarily Remote / Virtual OfficeNo Business Development RequirementsSophisticated litigation involving trade secrets and restrictive covenantsOpportunity to manage substantive litigation mattersCollaboration with experienced partners and attorneysSupport from paralegals and shared administrative resourcesComprehensive employee benefitsOpportunity to work with a nationally established employment litigation practiceAbout the RoleAs Counsel, you'll represent employers in complex disputes involving employee departures, confidential information, restrictive covenants, and unfair competition.You'll work closely with experienced litigation partners while taking an active role in developing strategies, managing cases, and protecting clients' valuable business interests.This position offers significant hands-on litigation responsibilities, including matters requiring immediate legal action and emergency injunctive relief.Key ResponsibilitiesHandle sophisticated employee defection and trade secret litigation matters.Represent employers in disputes involving non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements.Litigate claims involving trade secret misappropriation, employee raiding, and unfair competition.Prepare and respond to cease-and-desist letters and pre-litigation demands.Handle temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, and expedited discovery proceedings.Manage discovery, depositions, substantive motions, and other litigation activities.Develop effective litigation strategies in collaboration with partners and clients.Counsel employers regarding employee mobility, restrictive covenant enforcement, and protection of confidential business information.Coordinate with forensic professionals and e-discovery teams when appropriate.Manage matters from initial evaluation through resolution.QualificationsJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.Significant experience handling complex commercial or employment litigation.Experience with trade secrets, restrictive covenants, employee defection, or related litigation matters.Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.Experience with discovery, depositions, and substantive motion practice.Ability to independently manage significant litigation responsibilities.Excellent communication and client relationship skills.Ability to collaborate effectively in a primarily remote environment.Highly Desirable ExperienceDefend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) litigationNon-compete and non-solicitation disputesTrade secret misappropriationTemporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctionsExpedited discovery and emergency litigationEmployee mobility and unfair competition mattersComputer forensics, electronically stored information (ESI), and e-discoveryCompensation & Benef