Senior Counsel - Labor & Employment (Hybrid, Elite Firm)

Your Talent Team; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Performance bonuses

Student debt repayment

Wellness benefits

Parental leave

Global mobility

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Global Law Firm in Los Angeles/Irvine seeks a Senior Counsel to join its Labor & Employment practice in California. The role focuses on high-exposure employment litigation, with responsibility for case strategy, client interaction, courtroom advocacy, and mentoring junior attorneys.

Qualified candidates hold a JD, active CA Bar, and substantial employer-side employment litigation experience, including public entities.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academics.
• Active California Bar admission in good standing.
• Significant background in labor and employment litigation representing employers.
• Public entity representation strongly preferred.
• Ability to independently manage litigation through all phases.
• Substantial proficiency with depositions, motions, mediations, and court appearances.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law, including 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.
• Commitment to mentoring and guiding junior associates.

Responsibilities

• Manage a sophisticated caseload of approximately 10–20 employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Investigate claims, evaluate exposure, and develop case-handling strategies.
• Analyze complaints filed in California state and federal courts and prepare responses.
• Draft and respond to written discovery and 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 participate in both.
• Maintain direct communication with clients regarding strategy and developments.
• Co-chair matters proceeding to trial, including direct and cross-examination of witnesses.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior attorneys.

Skills

Employment litigation

Deposition

Motions

Court appearances

Client communication

Mentoring juniors

Trial readiness

Multi-matter management

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Global Law Firm in Los Angeles/Irvine seeks a Senior Counsel to join its Labor & Employment practice in California. The role focuses on high-exposure employment litigation, with responsibility for case strategy, client interaction, courtroom advocacy, and mentoring junior attorneys.

Qualified candidates hold a JD, active CA Bar, and substantial employer-side employment litigation experience, including public entities.