Labor And Employment Counsel

Larson Maddox; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off programs

Mental health resources

Family-building and caregiving support

Paid parental leave

Insurance programs

Wellness offerings

Job summary

A top-tier legal organization in the United States is seeking a Labor & Employment Counsel with six or more years of experience. This fully remote position offers autonomy and flexibility, featuring a reduced billable-hour target of 1500-1750. Responsibilities include managing administrative matters, preparing position statements, and leading mediations. Competitive annual salary ranges from $140,000 to $165,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of employment law experience.
• Experience with federal and state administrative agency charges.
• Ability to draft well-reasoned position statements.
• Experience representing clients in hearings and/or mediations.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a docket of administrative matters.
• Prepare compelling and strategic position statements.
• Respond to agency information requests.
• Lead mediations and settlement negotiations remotely.
• Communicate directly with clients and administrative agencies.

Skills

Employment law experience

Federal and state administrative agency charges

Drafting strategic position statements

Representation in hearings and mediations

Job description

Overview

This role offers a rare opportunity for Labor & Employment attorneys with six or more years of experience who want substantive legal work, meaningful autonomy, and genuine flexibility-without giving up the sophistication or resources of a top‑tier legal organization. The position is fully remote, features a reduced billable‑hour target (1500-1750), and may be performed anywhere in California with an active CA bar license. The team is primarily composed of former partners and senior counsel seeking a more balanced professional lifestyle.

You will take full ownership of defending administrative agency charges and attorney demand letters from initial assessment through final resolution. This involves direct client communication, strategic evaluation, and producing high‑quality written advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

In this Labor & Employment Counsel role, you will independently manage a docket of administrative matters, including:

• Preparing compelling and strategic position statements
• Responding to agency information requests
• Leading mediations and settlement negotiations remotely
• Communicating directly with clients and administrative agencies
• Guiding matters from investigation through closure

Why you might enjoy this

Attorneys in this position enjoy:

• A reduced billable‑hour requirement of 1500-1750
• No mandatory business travel
• Full support and infrastructure of a global legal organization

This structure is ideal for attorneys seeking sophisticated, impactful work while maintaining greater control over their schedule.

Qualifications

The strongest candidates will have:

• A minimum of six years of employment law experience
• Experience handling federal and state administrative agency charges
• Demonstrated ability to draft strategic, well‑reasoned position statements
• Experience representing clients in hearings and/or mediations

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range is $140,000-$165,000, depending on experience and education, with eligibility for performance‑based bonuses. A comparable fully remote EPLI‑focused role is also available, with compensation up to $240,000 for qualified applicants.

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time and qualifying part‑time employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off programs
• Mental health resources
• Family‑building and caregiving support
• Paid parental leave
• Insurance programs and wellness offerings