Remote Employment Counsel for Tech Firms (CA)

Distinct | North America; California; Remote; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America in California seeks an Employment Counseling Associate to support tech clients and private equity buyers with California employment law. The role is fully remote within California and commands a salary range of $310,000 to $390,000, with a focus on practical, business-friendly legal guidance that scales across fast-growing teams.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of employment law at a top firm and must hold the California Bar.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of employment law experience at a reputable firm.
• Ability to advise on California contractor vs employee status.
• Experience with employment diligence for transactions and restructurings.

Responsibilities

• Advise on California employment law for tech clients and private equity buyers.
• Conduct employment diligence during acquisitions and restructurings.
• Explain equity, bonus, and commission considerations at exits and terminations.

Skills

Employment law

Contractor classification

Diligence

Education

California Bar

Job description

Distinct | North America in California seeks an Employment Counseling Associate to support tech clients and private equity buyers with California employment law. The role is fully remote within California and commands a salary range of $310,000 to $390,000, with a focus on practical, business-friendly legal guidance that scales across fast-growing teams.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of employment law at a top firm and must hold the California Bar.