Senior Counsel - Labor & Employment (Hybrid)

KLA Industries, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Annual performance bonus

Student debt repayment

Wellness benefits

Parental leave

Global mobility

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Global law firm in California seeks a Senior Counsel to lead its Labor & Employment practice, handling sophisticated employment litigation for employers and public entities. You will drive case strategy, directly interact with clients, and participate in courtroom advocacy and trials.

The role emphasizes mentorship of junior attorneys, managing a heavy caseload, and contributing to a collaborative, global environment with hybrid work flexibility.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with a strong academic record.
• Active California Bar admission, in good standing.
• Significant background in labor and employment litigation representing employers.
• Public entity representation strongly preferred.
• Independently manage litigation through all phases of the case lifecycle.
• Proficient in depositions, motions, mediations, and court appearances.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law, FEHA and federal statutes.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong oral advocacy and interpersonal capabilities.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple sophisticated matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to identify issues and develop practical solutions; mentoring junior associates.

Responsibilities

• Manage a sophisticated caseload of approximately 10–20 employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Investigate claims, evaluate exposure, and develop comprehensive case-handling strategies.
• Analyze complaints filed in California state and federal courts and prepare responses.
• Draft and respond to written discovery; oversee document review and production.
• Conduct substantive legal research and analysis.
• Take and defend expert and fact witness depositions.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and other court filings.
• Attend court hearings and argue motions.
• Prepare pretrial and trial submissions.
• Develop cases for mediation and trial and actively participate in both.
• Maintain direct communication with clients regarding strategy and developments.
• Co-chair matters proceeding to trial, including cross-examination and jury selection.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior attorneys.

Skills

Litigation management

Deposition experience

Motion practice

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Mentoring juniors

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar admission

Job description

Global law firm in California seeks a Senior Counsel to lead its Labor & Employment practice, handling sophisticated employment litigation for employers and public entities. You will drive case strategy, directly interact with clients, and participate in courtroom advocacy and trials.

The role emphasizes mentorship of junior attorneys, managing a heavy caseload, and contributing to a collaborative, global environment with hybrid work flexibility.