Employment and Labor Litigation Associate Mid-Level

BCG Attorney Search; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Parental leave

HSA/FSA

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Palo Alto, CA seeks a mid-level Employment and Labor Litigation Associate with 4–6 years of litigation experience. You will provide day-to-day employment law guidance, defend companies in complex actions, and handle workplace investigations, including C-suite matters.

The ideal candidate has strong writing, client-relations skills, and the ability to manage cases independently, with trial experience preferred.

Qualifications

• JD required and admission to State Bar or eligible to waive in.
• Strong writing and client-relations skills required.
• Ability to manage litigation independently.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Experience in handling employment and labor matters is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day advice on employment law compliance issues.
• Litigate trade secret and employee mobility cases.
• Defend companies in wrongful termination and discrimination disputes.
• Conduct workplace investigations, including C-suite level engagements.
• Perform due diligence in corporate transactions.
• Negotiate executive employment and separation agreements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Drafting briefs

Taking depositions

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Employment and Labor Litigation Associate in Palo Alto, California. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation, providing high-level advice on employment law compliance, and defending companies in complex employment actions.

Duties

• Provide day-to-day advice on employment law compliance issues.
• Litigate trade secret and employee mobility cases.
• Defend companies in wrongful termination and discrimination disputes.
• Conduct workplace investigations, including C-suite level.
• Perform due diligence in corporate transactions.
• Negotiate executive employment and separation agreements.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of litigation experience.
• Strong writing and client relations skills.
• Ability to manage litigation independently.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Admitted to the state bar or eligible to waive in.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• State Bar admission.

Skills

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in drafting and arguing briefs and motions.
• Experience in taking and defending depositions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Parental leave and family benefits.
• Tax-free health accounts: HSA and FSA.
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans.
• Global wellness program access.
• Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements.
• Paid annual fees for state bar registration and professional associations.
• In-house pro bono counsel support.
• Matching gift programs for donations.