Counsel (88240)

Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No billable-hour requirement

In-house work model

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is seeking a Counsel - Litigation to join its growing Legal Department in an in-house role. You will handle employment litigation matters, pre-litigation issues, and internal investigations with guidance from senior attorneys and business partners.

You will develop litigation strategies, draft pleadings, and coordinate with outside counsel, while advising internal clients on risk and compliance. California Bar admission and 3–5 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required.
• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar.
• 3–5 years of relevant litigation experience, with employment law focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support employment litigation matters, administrative claims, internal investigations, regulatory inquiries, and related disputes.
• Help develop litigation strategies aligned with business priorities and risk objectives.
• Draft motions, pleadings, correspondence, and discovery; assist with document collection and deposition prep.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed.
• Evaluate claims and contribute to settlement strategy and negotiations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to provide practical guidance on employment litigation risk and compliance matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral communication

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office

LexisNexis

SharePoint

Salesforce

Legal Files

Paycom

ADP

Job description

Counsel (88240)

Salary Range $125,000.00 - $160,000.00 Salary/year

Category Corporate

Overview

Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. goes far beyond traditional security services. Founded in 1973 and still privately held and family owned, we design customized security solutions for government agencies and leading commercial organizations operating in complex, high-stakes environments. Today, more than 35,000 security professionals support our clients across four continents-and our continued international growth is creating new opportunities for talented professionals to make a visible impact. At Inter-Con, the Legal team works close to the business, helping leaders solve problems, manage risk, and support the company's next stage of growth.

Inter-Con is Everywhere Security Matters.

The Opportunity

Inter-Con is seeking a Counsel - Litigation to join its growing Legal Department. This is an opportunity to move beyond the traditional law-firm model and handle meaningful employment litigation directly on behalf of Inter-Con. For attorneys coming from private practice, the role offers a more sustainable in-house work model centered on business outcomes rather than billable-hour targets-without giving up meaningful case ownership or hands-on litigation experience. Counsel will also gain direct exposure to business leaders and build practical in-house judgment at a company that is continuing to grow internationally, although the position itself will not oversee global legal matters.

Primary Responsibilities

Working closely with senior attorneys and business partners, Counsel will support and increasingly take ownership of pre-litigation, administrative, and litigation matters, including:

• Manage and support employment litigation matters, administrative claims, internal investigations, regulatory inquiries, and related disputes.
• Help develop litigation strategies aligned with the company's business priorities and risk-management objectives.
• Draft motions, pleadings, correspondence, and discovery; assist with document collection, ESI, witness interviews, and deposition preparation.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as experience and case needs permit.
• Evaluate claims and contribute to settlement strategy, negotiations, and resolution efforts.
• Partner directly with internal stakeholders to provide practical guidance on employment litigation risk, dispute resolution, and compliance matters.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on case strategy, discovery, deadlines, budgets, and results while helping retain meaningful litigation work in-house.
• Support traditional labor matters, including grievance review and strategy, with guidance from experienced members of the Legal team.
• Monitor legal developments affecting the organization and recommend policy or process improvements that reduce risk.
• Assist with contract review, requests for proposals, compliance initiatives, and other Legal Department projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the California Bar.
• Three to five years of relevant litigation experience, with a strong foundation in employment law.
• Hands-on experience with discovery, motion practice, case management, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, or trials.
• Traditional labor experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Practical business judgment and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal clients, senior attorneys, and outside counsel.
• Initiative, professionalism, sound judgment, and integrity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, and LexisNexis; experience with SharePoint, Salesforce, Legal Files, Paycom, or ADP is helpful.

Why Join Inter-Con

• No billable-hour requirement and an in-house work model focused on business outcomes.
• Meaningful ownership of matters and hands-on litigation experience.
• The opportunity to advise and advocate directly for Inter-Con while developing broad in-house expertise.
• Direct partnership with an experienced Legal team and business leaders at a company that is growing internationally.

Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Veteran.