L&E Counseling Associate (7-10 years) - Los Angeles

Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 375,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discretionary bonus

401K

Flexible Spending Accounts

Vacation and sick time

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig, LLP in Los Angeles is seeking a senior-level Counseling Associate in the Labor & Employment Practice. This role requires 7-10 years of experience in employment law, providing strategic guidance to clients and drafting necessary policies and agreements.

The expected salary ranges from $375,000 to $400,000 per year, including comprehensive benefits such as health insurance and a 401K plan. Candidates must be licensed attorneys in California.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in employment law counseling.
• Experience with wage and hour compliance and workplace policies.
• Proven ability to develop compliance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance on workplace issues.
• Draft and implement employee handbooks and policies.
• Conduct workplace audits and internal investigations.

Skills

Proactive and business-minded approach

Excellent judgment

Strong research skills

Client-service skills

Ability to build relationships with stakeholders

Education

Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of California

Job description

Job Description

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full- time employment opportunity for a senior‑level Counseling associate in the Labor & Employment Practice of our Los Angeles office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Labor & Employment Associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from variety of industries across the country.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, business‑minded employment attorney who enjoys serving as a trusted advisor to employers on complex workplace issues and day‑to‑day employment matters. This attorney will partner closely with HR professionals, in‑house counsel, and business leaders to provide practical, strategic, and compliance‑focused guidance tailored to each client's unique workforce, culture, and business objectives.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have 7–10 years of experience counseling California, national, and multinational employers on a broad range of employment law matters, including wage and hour compliance, leaves of absence, disability accommodations, employee relations, workforce reductions/restructurings, employee discipline and terminations, personnel policies, employment‑related agreements, and emerging workplace compliance obligations. Experience with occupational health/safety law compliance and prevailing wage compliance strongly desired/preferred.

Candidates should have substantial experience drafting, reviewing, and implementing employee handbooks, workplace policies, employment‑related agreements, and other compliance‑related documents. Experience conducting workplace audits, internal investigations, management training, and risk assessments is strongly preferred.

This role requires the ability to identify legal and operational risks, develop practical and legally sound compliance strategies, and deliver actionable guidance that aligns with clients' business goals. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent judgment, strong research and client‑service skills, and the ability to build lasting relationships with business and HR stakeholders.

Candidates must be licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of California.

Salary & Benefits

The Expected Pay Range For This Position Is $375,000 – $400,000 Per Year. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. Full‑time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

EEO Statement

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit‑based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non‑discrimination on any protected basis.