Senior Employment Counsel, SF: Litigation & Strategy

McDermott Will & Schulte; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 455,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte in San Francisco seeks a mid-senior level Associate for its Employment Practice Group. The role requires 4–7 years of experience in employment counseling and/or litigation and admission to the California Bar.

The ideal candidate will handle high-stakes litigation and strategic advisory work at a top-tier firm. The position offers exposure to wage-and-hour class actions, restrictive covenants, and trade secret protection, with opportunities for leadership and partnership

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in employment counseling and/or litigation.
• Must be admitted to the California Bar.
• Experience with wage-and-hour issues, restrictive covenants or trade secrets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-stakes employment litigation and advisory matters in California.
• Represent clients in wage-and-hour class actions and related disputes.
• Collaborate with partners and cross-functional teams to develop strategy and advocacy.

Skills

Employment counseling

Litigation

California Bar admission

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte in San Francisco seeks a mid-senior level Associate for its Employment Practice Group. The role requires 4–7 years of experience in employment counseling and/or litigation and admission to the California Bar.

The ideal candidate will handle high-stakes litigation and strategic advisory work at a top-tier firm. The position offers exposure to wage-and-hour class actions, restrictive covenants, and trade secret protection, with opportunities for leadership and partnership