Lateral Associate - Employment Litigation

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a lateral associate to join its Litigation Group in Los Angeles, focusing on employment matters. The ideal candidate has at least four years in a law firm's employment practice, especially on the management side, and may have prior government experience in enforcement.

Seniority is expected to include independent responsibility and collaboration with multiple groups. Current law students are not eligible.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience in employment law within a law firm.
• Experience on the management side of employment matters.
• Prior government experience in employment law enforcement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft employment and separation agreements.
• Advise on terminations and restrictive covenants.
• Conduct workplace investigations and manage reductions in force.
• Prepare employer handbooks and perform employment diligence for transactions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws.

Skills

Employment law

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

JD

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a lateral associate to join its Litigation Group in Los Angeles, California, focusing on employment matters. This role is ideal for experienced attorneys with a minimum of four years in a law firm's employment group, particularly on the management side. Candidates with prior government experience in agencies like the EEOC are encouraged to apply. Current law students are not eligible for this position.

Duties

• Draft employment and separation agreements.
• Advise on terminations and restrictive covenants.
• Conduct workplace investigations and manage reductions in force.
• Prepare employer handbooks and perform employment diligence for transactions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of experience in employment law within a law firm.
• Experience on the management side of employment matters.
• Prior government experience in employment law enforcement is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Ability to work effectively with various practice groups.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.