Lateral Employment Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Los Angeles seeks a lateral associate for its Litigation Group focusing on employment matters. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of employment-law experience in a law firm and be on the management side of employment matters.

Prior government experience in employment-law enforcement is a plus. JD from an accredited school and active California Bar membership are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience in employment law within a law firm.
• Experience on the management side of employment matters.
• Active California State Bar member.

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 knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

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.
• Retirement savings plan.

"This Los Angeles office of a top-tier New York firm is well-established and generally emphasizes representation of financial and commercial clients in securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, project finance transactions and a broad range of business litigation. The firm has a reputation for being “intense” and “conservative;” however, candidates frequently describe the Los Angeles office as more “laid back.” Candidates frequently comment on the amount of trust partners place in associates here. Salaries are extremely competitive and, from what we’ve heard, billables are right at the acceptable minimum. "