Employment & Labor | Senior Counsel

Aivana Limited; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Relocation assistance

Bonus eligible

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in California is seeking a Senior Counsel focused on Employment & Labor law. The role entails defending employers in complex litigation, conducting legal research, and advising on California employment laws. An ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree, 7-8 years of labor law experience, and must be an active member of the California Bar. The firm offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package, with relocation assistance available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years of experience in labor and employment law.
• Significant exposure to California employment matters.
• Active member of the California Bar in good standing.
• Active member, in good standing, of the California Bar (or eligible for waiver).
• Prior Am Law 100/200 firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in individual and class action wage and hour cases.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions and pleadings.
• Advise clients on compliance with California employment laws.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests and draft meet-and-confer correspondence.
• Advise clients on compliance with California employment laws, including employment and severance agreements, workplace policies, and employee handbooks.

Skills

California employment law

Complex litigation

Advisory matters

Legal research

Defense of wage and hour cases

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

About the job Employment & Labor | Senior Counsel

Location: California (Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Silicon Valley)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (TuesThurs onsite, Mon & Fri remote)
Travel: Not required

About the Role:

One of our clients, a prestigious Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a Senior Counsel Employment & Labor to join its expanding practice. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced attorney with a strong background in California employment law, litigation, and advisory matters. Youll work closely with leading attorneys, handling complex and high-profile cases for major employers across the state.

Key Responsibilities:

Defend employers in individual and class action wage and hour cases, as well as PAGA claims.

Conduct legal research and draft motions, pleadings, and dispositive motions.

Represent clients in court appearances, arbitrations, and government investigations.

Prepare and respond to discovery requests and draft meet-and-confer correspondence.

Advise clients on compliance with California employment laws, including drafting employment and severance agreements, workplace policies, and employee handbooks.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.

7-8 years of experience in labor and employment law, with significant exposure to California employment matters.

Proven record of 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).

Prior experience at an Am Law 100 or 200 firm preferred.

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Benefits: Full benefits package

Relocation Assistance: Available for the ideal candidate

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