Senior Counsel (88231)

Inter-Con Security Systems; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel – Litigation to join its growing Legal Department in a hybrid role based at the Pasadena headquarters.

This hands-on employment litigator will own matters from strategy to resolution and interact directly with business leaders. The ideal candidate has substantial employment litigation experience, excellent judgment, and the ability to manage cases with limited oversight while mentoring others within a growing in-house

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school with active California Bar in good standing.
• Minimum of seven years of relevant litigation experience, especially employment matters.
• Ability to manage cases independently, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediations/arbitrations, and trial prep.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage employment litigation, administrative claims, regulatory inquiries and audits, internal investigations, wage claims, and related disputes from inception through resolution.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies aligned with business priorities and risk-management goals.
• Lead law‑and‑motion and discovery work, including drafting motions, briefs, pleadings, and discovery responses.
• Prepare for, take, and defend depositions; lead mediations/arbitrations.
• Evaluate claims, negotiate settlements when appropriate, and communicate case status to leadership.
• Provide practical advice on litigation risk and compliance to internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with outside counsel when needed and support traditional labor matters as required.
• Mentor less-experienced attorneys or staff and contribute to departmental initiatives.

Skills

Employment litigation

Case management

Legal writing

Negotiation

Oral communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Research

Business judgment

Education

Juris Doctor

Active California Bar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

LexisNexis

SharePoint

Salesforce

Paycom

ADP

Job description

Description

Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. goes far beyond traditional security services. Founded in 1973 and still privately held and family owned, we design customized security solutions for government agencies and leading commercial organizations operating in complex, high-stakes environments. Today, more than 35,000 security professionals support our clients across four continents—and our continued international growth is creating new opportunities for talented professionals to make a visible impact. At Inter-Con, the Legal team works close to the business, helping leaders solve problems, manage risk, and support the company’s next stage of growth.

Inter-Con is Everywhere Security Matters.

The Opportunity

Inter-Con is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel – Litigation to join its growing Legal Department. This is a hands-on role for an employment litigator who is ready to take meaningful ownership of cases and files directly on behalf of Inter-Con. For attorneys coming from private practice, the position offers a more sustainable in-house work model centered on business outcomes rather than billable-hour targets—without stepping away from substantive litigation.

The Senior Counsel will independently manage matters from strategy through resolution, work directly with business leaders, and handle significant litigation work that might otherwise be sent to outside counsel.

The ideal candidate has substantial employment litigation experience, sound business judgment, and the confidence to manage cases with limited oversight.

Primary Responsibilities

• Independently manage employment litigation, administrative claims, regulatory inquiries and audits, internal investigations, wage claims, and related disputes from inception through resolution.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies aligned with the company’s business priorities and risk-management objectives.
• Lead law-and-motion and discovery work, including drafting motions, briefs, pleadings, and correspondence; managing document collection and ESI; and propounding and responding to discovery.
• Prepare for, take, and defend depositions; lead mediations and arbitrations.
• Evaluate claims, recommend resolution strategies, and negotiate settlements when appropriate.
• Provide practical, proactive advice to internal stakeholders on litigation risk, dispute resolution, and compliance.
• Handle significant litigation work in-house and coordinate with outside counsel when matters require external support.
• Support traditional labor matters, including grievance review and strategy, and apply transferable employment litigation skills to this area.
• Maintain direct, trusted relationships with internal clients and communicate case status, strategy, and risk clearly to Legal and business leadership.
• Monitor legal developments affecting the organization and recommend improvements to policies, training, documentation, and processes.
• Provide guidance to less-experienced attorneys or legal staff and contribute to other Legal Department initiatives as needed.

This position is hybrid, with a minimum of three days per week at Inter-Con’s corporate headquarters in Pasadena. In-office expectations may change based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the California Bar.
• At least seven years of relevant litigation experience, with substantial experience handling employment matters.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cases and files independently, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• First- or second-chair trial experience and meaningful arbitration or hearing experience.
• Direct client-contact experience and the ability to advise stakeholders and manage matters with limited leadership or partner oversight.
• Traditional labor experience is strongly preferred but not required for an otherwise qualified employment litigator.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and oral communication skills.
• Strong business judgment and a practical, solutions-oriented approach to high-stakes matters.
• Initiative, leadership, professionalism, sound judgment, and integrity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, and LexisNexis; experience with SharePoint, Salesforce, Legal Files, Paycom, or ADP is helpful.

Why Join Inter-Con

• No billable-hour requirement and an in-house work model focused on business outcomes.
• Independent ownership of meaningful matters and continued hands-on litigation experience.
• Direct access to business leaders and the ability to influence legal strategy and risk decisions.
• The opportunity to mentor others and help shape a growing Legal Department.
• A visible role within a privately held company that is continuing to grow internationally.

Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability/Veteran.