Employment & Labor Senior Counsel - hybrid

Our client, a prestigious Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a highly skilled Associate or Counsel to join its expanding Employment & Labor practice.

Position Overview:
The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in California employment litigation, advice, and counseling. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting legal research and drafting motions, pleadings, and dispositive motions.
• Representing clients in court appearances, arbitration proceedings, and government investigations.
• Drafting and responding to discovery requests, as well as preparing meet-and-confer letters.
• Defending employers in individual and class action wage and hour matters, as well as PAGA claims.
• Preparing and reviewing employment and severance agreements, workplace policies, and Employee Handbooks.

Key Requirements:

• 7 to 8 years of experience (ONLY) in labor and employment law, with a strong focus on California employment matters.
• Proven track record advising employers and defending complex litigation in both court and arbitration.
• Active member, in good standing, of the California Bar (or eligible for admission by waiver).

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing national practice at a top-tier firm, where youll handle sophisticated employment matters and work closely with leading attorneys in the field.

Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and are dependent upon individual and firm performance

Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. They provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible. Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys.

In addition to the Firm’s health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm. The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.