Employment Partner

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO for attorneys

Comprehensive benefits package

Robust discretionary and billable‑base

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in San Francisco seeks an Employment Partner to lead the Labor & Employment practice with strong defense litigation background. The role emphasizes strategic counseling, client development, and mentorship within a collaborative culture.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of employment litigation defense experience, California Bar admission, and a track record of overseeing complex matters in Federal and State courts. Portable business welcomed but not required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of employment litigation defense experience.
• Significant experience handling wage and hour matters and employment class actions.
• California Bar admission required.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of labor and employment defense litigation from inception through resolution.
• Manage and supervise multiple attorneys and legal staff within a collaborative team environment.
• Defend employers in wage and hour matters, single-plaintiff and class/collective actions, and discrimination claims.
• Conduct appearances in Federal and State courts.
• Represent clients before the U.S. Department of Labor, EEOC, and state/local human rights agencies.
• Provide strategic counseling and risk management advice to clients on employment-related matters.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to the growth of the practice group.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client service

Strategic litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar admission

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employment Partner for its San Francisco, CA office. This role offers a leadership opportunity within the Labor & Employment practice group for a motivated attorney with a strong background in labor and employment defense litigation. The candidate should possess strategic litigation experience, leadership and mentoring skills, and a commitment to exceptional client service. Portable business is considered but not required.

Duties

• Handle all aspects of labor and employment defense litigation from inception through resolution.
• Manage and supervise multiple attorneys and legal staff within a collaborative team environment.
• Defend employers in a broad range of employment matters, including wage and hour disputes, single-plaintiff and class/collective actions, and discrimination claims.
• Conduct and oversee appearances in both Federal and State courts.
• Represent clients in investigations and proceedings before the U.S. Department of Labor, EEOC, and state and local human rights agencies.
• Provide strategic counseling and risk management advice to clients on employment-related matters.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to the growth of the practice group.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of employment litigation defense experience.
• Significant experience handling wage and hour matters and employment class actions.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and management experience.
• Strong litigation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience managing complex employment matters in both Federal and State courts.
• Admission to practice in California required.
• Portable business is welcomed but not required.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Exceptional client service commitment.
• Strategic litigation experience.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on sophisticated employment litigation matters.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with strong mentorship and support.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth, client development, and advancement.
• Unlimited PTO for attorneys.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Robust discretionary and billable-based bonus opportunities.
• Meaningful client contact and hands-on litigation experience.