Labor & Employment Counsel

RNInk; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

RNInk, a leading international law firm, seeks a Senior Labor & Employment Counsel to join its Labor & Employment Practice Group in Los Angeles or San Francisco. You will lead complex workplace disputes, supervise junior attorneys, and advise employers on employment risks while growing a collaborative, high-performing practice.

The candidate will own significant litigation matters, manage teams, and provide strategic guidance to clients, collaborating across groups to deliver comprehensive

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with a strong academic record
• Independently manage a full litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Significant deposition, courtroom, hearing, and motion practice experience
• Sound case management, strategic planning, and project management capabilities
• Familiarity with employment counseling and preventative workplace advice is preferred

Responsibilities

• 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
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups to deliver comprehensive client solutions

Skills

Litigation leadership

Deposition experience

Case management

Client counseling

Employment law

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a full litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Significant deposition, courtroom, hearing, and motion practice experience
• Sound case management, strategic planning, and project management capabilities
• Familiarity with employment counseling and preventative workplace advice is preferred
• Practical, business-oriented approach to solving client challenges

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups to deliver comprehensive client solutions

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.

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.

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

Comprehensive Benefits Package: 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; and additional firm-sponsored benefits.