Labor & Employment Counsel

6 Degrees Search; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Hybrid work arrangement

Paid time off

Job summary

Our client, a leading international law firm, seeks an experienced Labor & Employment Counsel to lead a sophisticated practice in Los Angeles or San Francisco. The role involves managing major litigation, mentoring junior lawyers, advising employers on risk and compliance, and expanding client relationships within a collaborative, cross-office culture.

Hybrid work arrangement offered. Candidates should have 10+ years of employment litigation, a California bar, and a proven track record in

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with a strong academic record.
• Active California Bar admission in good standing.
• 10+ years of employment litigation practice.
• Strong background handling single-plaintiff employment matters and wage and hour class actions.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a full litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Proven leadership skills, including mentoring and supervising associates and support staff.
• Significant deposition, courtroom, hearing, and motion practice experience.
• Sound case management, strategic planning, and project management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters while maintaining exceptional client service.
• Familiarity with employment counseling and preventative workplace advice is preferred.
• Strong business development aptitude and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of employment litigation in state and federal courts.
• Serve as a lead or day-to-day case manager on sophisticated employment disputes.
• Develop litigation strategy and oversee case execution through resolution.
• Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and handle court appearances and hearings.
• Supervise associates, paralegals, and other litigation team members.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients and provide strategic guidance on employment-related matters.
• Advise employers on risk management, workplace compliance, and employment law developments.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups to deliver comprehensive client solutions.
• Contribute to client development initiatives and support the continued growth of the practice.

Skills

Litigation leadership

Client counseling

Strategy development

Mentoring

Trial preparation

Deposition experience

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar admission

Job description

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT COUNSEL

Labor & Employment Practice Group

Locations: Los Angeles, CA & San Francisco, CA

HYBRID

Our Client

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Counsel to join its highly regarded Labor & Employment Practice Group in either Los Angeles or San Francisco. This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior employment litigator to assume a leadership role within a sophisticated practice known for handling complex workplace disputes and providing strategic advice to employers.

The successful candidate will take ownership of significant litigation matters, supervise junior attorneys, advise clients on employment-related risks, and help grow a collaborative, high-performing practice serving a diverse client base.

Candidate Profile

• JD from an accredited law school with a strong academic record
• Active California Bar admission in good standing
• 10+ years of employment litigation practice
• Strong background handling single-plaintiff employment matters and wage and hour class actions
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a full litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Proven leadership skills, including mentoring and supervising associates and support staff
• Significant deposition, courtroom, hearing, and motion practice experience
• Sound case management, strategic planning, and project management capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters while maintaining exceptional client service
• Familiarity with employment counseling and preventative workplace advice is preferred
• Strong business development aptitude and relationship management skills
• Excellent written advocacy, oral communication, and analytical abilities
• Practical, business-oriented approach to solving client challenges

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of employment litigation in state and federal courts
• Serve as a lead or day-to-day case manager on sophisticated employment disputes
• Develop litigation strategy and oversee case execution through resolution
• Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and handle court appearances and hearings
• Supervise associates, paralegals, and other litigation team members
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients and provide strategic guidance on employment-related matters
• Advise employers on risk management, workplace compliance, and employment law developments
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups to deliver comprehensive client solutions
• Contribute to client development initiatives and support the continued growth of the practice

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice that combines sophisticated litigation work with meaningful client counseling. Attorneys in this group enjoy substantial client contact, early responsibility, and the opportunity to work alongside respected practitioners on high-profile workplace disputes.

The firm is committed to fostering a collaborative culture built on integrity, excellence, innovation, teamwork, and impact. Attorneys benefit from strong professional development resources, cross-office collaboration, and a platform designed to support long-term career growth and success.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Salary: $350,000 - $450,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.

• Includes medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• paid family leave
• transportation benefits
• paid sick time and vacation
• employee assistance and wellness programs
• backup childcare services
• college savings resources
• pet insurance
• additional firm-sponsored benefits

• Tuition assistance
• virtual healthcare access
• critical illness and accident coverage
• hospital indemnity insurance
• excess liability insurance
• robust family support programs

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.