Employment Attorney Management-Side

Fairgrieve Law Office; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Fully Remote

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development & Team Buld

Meaningful Client Relationships

Job summary

Fairgrieve Law Office, a boutique employer-side employment law firm, seeks a Senior Employment Attorney to handle sophisticated matters as a fully remote California-licensed lawyer.

This role offers a flexible schedule, with either full-time or reduced hours, and the chance to work directly with business owners on strategic advice, policy drafting, and litigation defense.

Candidates must have 10+ years of employment law experience and exceptional writing and client-relations skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.
• 10+ years of employment law experience, including litigation and proactive advice & counsel.
• Proven ability to independently manage employment matters.
• Exceptional client relationship, writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on employment law issues including terminations, leaves, wage & hour, discrimination claims, and compliance.
• Defend employers in litigation and agency claims.
• Draft policies, handbooks, and employment agreements.
• Represent clients before state and federal administrative agencies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business clients.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation

Counseling & advisory

Client relations

Job description

Fairgrieve Law Office, a boutique employer-side employment law firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Employment Attorney to join our team. This is an opportunity for a seasoned California attorney to handle sophisticated employment law matters while enjoying the flexibility of a remote position and a schedule that fits their needs.

We are open to attorneys seeking either a full-time position or a reduced schedule. The attorney’s annual billable-hour commitment will be established based on the schedule and workload they are seeking.

This is a fully remote position. We welcome applications from qualified attorneys licensed to practice law in California, regardless of their location.

What We Offer

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible full-time or reduced schedules, with billable-hour expectations tailored to your workload.
• Fully Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Professional Development & Team Building: Opportunities to attend conferences, grow professionally, and connect with the team.
• Meaningful Client Relationships: Work directly with business owners, including many small business clients, providing personalized legal counsel and building lasting relationships.

Compensation

$160,000 - $270,000

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in California
• 10+ years of employment law experience, including both litigation and proactive advice & counsel
• Proven ability to independently manage employment matters
• Exceptional client relationship, writing, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on employment law issues including terminations, leaves, wage & hour, discrimination claims, and compliance
• Defend employers in litigation and agency claims
• Draft policies, handbooks, and employment agreements
• Represent clients before state and federal administrative agencies
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business clients