Junior Legal Counsel: Cross-Functional Risk & Litigation

Pacific Coast Companies Inc; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Coast Companies, Inc. is seeking a curious, analytical Legal Counsel to join a tight-knit, collaborative Legal Department.

This full-time role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and will help protect the company's interests across employment, construction, compliance, and corporate matters. You'll gain broad exposure to litigation and regulatory issues, work with seasoned mentors, and partner with operations, HR, and leadership to balance legal analysis with practical business solutions

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required; admission to practice preferred.
• 0-2 years of relevant legal experience.
• Exposure to employment laws and litigation, construction laws and litigation, compliance, or regulatory matters is preferred.
• Experience conducting legal research, writing, and issue analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defense of employment-related litigation, including wrongful termination, wage and hour, PAGA, and other workplace matters with the goal of handling such claims on your own.
• Assist in the defense of construction defect claims, OSHA citations, collections matters, and other legal disputes, with the goal of handling such claims on your own.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support litigation strategy and business decisions.
• Gather, organize, and review documents for case preparation and legal proceedings.
• Monitor case progress and provide updates to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

0-2 years relevant legal experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal research platforms

Document management systems

Collaboration tools

Job description

Pacific Coast Companies, Inc. is seeking a curious, analytical Legal Counsel to join a tight-knit, collaborative Legal Department.

This full-time role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and will help protect the company's interests across employment, construction, compliance, and corporate matters. You'll gain broad exposure to litigation and regulatory issues, work with seasoned mentors, and partner with operations, HR, and leadership to balance legal analysis with practical business solutions