Hybrid Senior Employment Counsel – Academic Health

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA seeks an accomplished labor and employment attorney to serve as Principal Campus Counsel / Clinical Employment Attorney. You will provide strategic guidance to leaders across UCLA's clinical enterprise and address complex matters within a large academic health system.

The role requires a JD from an ABA-accredited school and CA Bar admission, with at least eight years of relevant experience. Hybrid schedule; liaison with HR, faculty, physicians and management.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited institution and CA Bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum eight years of employment or labor law experience.
• Knowledge of federal and California labor and employment law.
• Experience in education, health care or academic settings preferred.
• Ability to navigate complex institutional environments and disputes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on labor and employment matters across UCLA's clinical enterprise.
• Monitor legislation, regulations, and case law; draft analyses and opinions.
• Represent the university in proceedings; negotiate matters and coordinate with outside counsel.
• Train leaders and stakeholders; support conflict resolution and mediation.

Skills

Labor & employment law

Strategic thinking

Analytical reasoning

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited school

Active California Bar admission

Job description

UCLA seeks an accomplished labor and employment attorney to serve as Principal Campus Counsel / Clinical Employment Attorney. You will provide strategic guidance to leaders across UCLA's clinical enterprise and address complex matters within a large academic health system.

The role requires a JD from an ABA-accredited school and CA Bar admission, with at least eight years of relevant experience. Hybrid schedule; liaison with HR, faculty, physicians and management.