Senior Employment Attorney

Trustpoint.One; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Trustpoint.One is seeking a Senior Employment Attorney for an on-site, three‑month contract to support a multinational media and entertainment company. You will advise business leaders and HR on a broad range of employment matters and disputes.

The ideal candidate has substantial employment counseling and litigation experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• California Bar membership in good standing or eligibility for in-house status in CA.
• 5+ years of employment law experience in law firms or corporate settings.
• Strong skills advising on employee relations and investigations.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day employment law advice to internal business and HR teams.
• Counsel on harassment, discrimination, retaliation, leaves, and wage-hour matters.
• Prepare responses to administrative charges and complaints.
• Analyze claims and provide risk-based strategic recommendations.
• Support internal investigations of workplace conduct and policy issues.
• Advise on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Draft and revise employment-related correspondence, policies, and training.
• Collaborate to develop practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Assist with dispute resolution and outside counsel management.

Skills

Employment Law

Drafting & Negotiation

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Management

Multitasking

Education

J.D.

California Bar

Job description

Trustpoint has an immediate opening supporting a multinational media and entertainment company in its search for a Senior Employment Attorney. This onsite, contract opportunity is expected to last approximately three months and will support a broad range of employment law matters across a complex, high-profile organization. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and human resources professionals, providing practical legal guidance on workplace issues, employee relations matters, and employment-related disputes. Candidates with significant employment counseling and litigation experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day employment law advice to internal business and human resources teams
• Counsel stakeholders on workplace issues, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, accommodations, leaves of absence, wage and hour matters, and other employee relations concerns
• Review, revise, and assist in preparing responses to administrative agency charges and employment-related complaints
• Analyze claims, demand letters, and pre-litigation disputes and provide strategic recommendations regarding risk and resolution
• Support internal investigations involving workplace conduct and employment policy issues
• Advise on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Draft, review, and revise employment-related correspondence, policies, training materials, and legal documents
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop practical, business-oriented solutions to complex employment issues
• Assist with dispute resolution strategies and outside counsel management as needed

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• California Bar membership in good standing, or eligibility to register as in-house counsel in California
• 5+ years of experience practicing employment law within a law firm, corporate legal department, or a combination of both
• Strong experience advising on employee relations issues, workplace investigations, and employment law compliance
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical, risk-based guidance
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders across all levels of an organization

Details

• Expected duration of approximately three months
• Available immediately
• Burbank, CA
• Opportunity to support a globally recognized media and entertainment organization
• Compensation expected to be 80-90/hr commensurate with experience

Trustpoint.One provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.