Employment & Litigation Counsel

iHerb Inc.; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

iHerb Inc. is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate to support the company’s employment-related litigation and dispute resolution matters in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on handling employment claims, advising on workplace risk, and supporting broader litigation needs.

Responsibilities include managing claims, drafting documents, and partnering with HR on pre-litigation risk mitigation, with exposure to multi-state and international issues within ecommerce and retail contexts.

Qualifications

• Experience handling employment claims, including agency charges and civil litigation.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws (e.g., FLSA, Title VII, ADA, FEHA, wage and hour laws, PAGA).
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support employment-related claims, including wage/hour disputes and discrimination.
• Assist in responding to agency charges (EEOC, DFEH/CRD, Labor Commissioner).
• Draft position statements, settlement agreements, and litigation documents.
• Coordinate with HR and internal stakeholders on pre-litigation dispute resolution and risk mitigation.
• Support broader litigation matters and e-discovery processes.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

Legal research

Analytical skills

Deadline management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organization

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Active Bar Admission (US state)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Irvine, California, United States of America Corporate R106887 Posted 14/08/2026

For A Better You

At iHerb, we believe that living a healthy and balanced life should be easy and accessible to everyone. As a team member, we’ll empower you to live this promise each day as you make a truly global impact in your career. We constantly strive for innovation, while transforming and improving the online shopping experience for our customers. We believe that individually we are incredible, but when we come together, our growth is infinite. In an industry that is constantly evolving, we are on a mission to make an impact on the global market, and the individual and collaborative efforts of our people are paramount to helping us succeed. Whether you work in one of our logistics centers, technology hubs, corporate offices or even from home, your role at iHerb will take you beyond what’s expected, turning challenge into change.

Job Summary:

The Employment Litigation Associate will support the company’s employment-related litigation and dispute resolution matters. This role will focus on handling employment claims, advising on workplace risk, and supporting broader litigation matters as needed. This role requires being proactive, detail-oriented, and business-minded, with experience managing employment disputes in a fast-paced environment.

Job Expectations:

Employment Litigation & Claims

• Manage and support employment-related claims, including wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and PAGA matters

• Assist in responding to administrative agency charges (e.g., EEOC, DFEH/CRD, Labor Commissioner)

• Draft position statements, settlement agreements, and litigation documents

• Partner with HR and internal stakeholders on pre-litigation dispute resolution and risk mitigation

Litigation Support

• Assist in handling broader litigation matters, including commercial disputes, consumer claims, and regulatory inquiries as needed

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and discovery responses

• Support case strategy development and fact investigations

Risk Mitigation & Advisory

• Provide practical legal advice to HR and business teams on employee relations matters as well as employment practices and policies

• Help develop and update employment-related policies, procedures, and training materials

• Identify trends in claims and recommend proactive risk mitigation strategies

Outside Counsel & Operations

• Coordinate with outside counsel on employment litigation matters, including managing deadlines, strategy alignment, and budgets

• Support document preservation, litigation holds, and e-discovery processes

• Maintain organized case files and assist with reporting and tracking of claims

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting in-house legal teams or working with corporate clients

• Exposure to multi-state or international employment issues

• Experience in e-commerce, retail, or consumer-facing industries

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required:

• Experience handling employment claims, including agency charges and civil litigation

• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws (e.g., FLSA, Title VII, ADA, FEHA, wage and hour laws, PAGA)

• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills

• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills

• Ability to translate legal risk into practical business guidance

• Collaborative and cross-functional mindset

• High attention to detail and organizational skills

• Strong ability for prioritization of multiple competing matters

• Effective communication and stakeholder management

Equipment Knowledge:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Experience with Google Business Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms) preferred

Experience Requirements:

Generally requires a minimum seven (7) plus years of litigation experience with a focus on employment law

Education Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar

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Compensation:

The expected salary range for this role is $195,000 - $215,000 USD. The actual base pay offered will be determined by factors such as the candidate's relevant experience, education, geographic location, and internal equity.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Staffing Agency Submission Notice

iHerb does not accept unsolicited 3rd party ("Agency") candidates. If you are an Agency, please send any requests to be considered as a supplier in our Vendor Management System to [e-mail]. Do not contact iHerb employees directly. If requested to work on a role, any Agency candidates would be presented through the internal recruiting organization.

iHerb is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. iHerb provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment.