Labor and Employment Labor Relations Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-of-market compensation

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a Labor and Employment Labor Relations Associate with 3–6 years of traditional labor law experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will contribute to a dynamic litigation and advisory practice.

The role requires admission to the California Bar, excellent academic credentials, and in-office presence at least three days per week. You will advise employers on union campaigns, handle ULP proceedings, and participate in arbitration and bargaining.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of experience in traditional labor law.
• Admitted to and in good standing with the California Bar.
• High academic grades.
• In-office presence required at least three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on union organizing drives and manage strategic communication campaigns.
• Handle unfair labor practice proceedings and related litigation before labor relations boards.
• Manage contract grievances and represent management in labor arbitrations.
• Serve as spokesperson or strategist in collective bargaining negotiations.
• Provide strategic counseling for labor disputes and workplace crises.
• Counsel clients on labor aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings.

Skills

Advocacy

Litigation

Negotiation

Labor law

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

A law firm seeks a Labor and Employment Labor Relations Associate with 3 to 6 years of experience to join their team in Costa Mesa, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in traditional labor law and be ready to contribute to a dynamic legal environment.

Duties

• Advise employers on union organizing drives and manage strategic communication campaigns.
• Handle unfair labor practice proceedings and related litigation before labor relations boards.
• Manage contract grievances and represent management in labor arbitrations.
• Serve as spokesperson or strategist in collective bargaining negotiations.
• Provide strategic counseling for labor disputes and workplace crises.
• Counsel clients on labor aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings.

Requirements

• 3 to 6 years of experience in traditional labor law.
• Admitted to and a member in good standing of the California Bar.
• High academic grades.
• In-office presence required at least three days a week.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Skills

• Strong advocacy and litigation skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in handling labor-related legal matters.
• Retirement savings plan.

This California-based AmLaw100 firm is appealing for its professional culture, but relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. Famous for its corporate practice, the attorneys at this firm are proud of the work they perform and are always striving to do ?good work,? while still maintaining a healthy family- balance and interacting with their colleagues in firm-wide social events. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.