Senior Labor & Employment Associate, CA — Litigation & Contracts

Buchalter; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Buchalter seeks a 7th–9th year senior associate for its San Diego and Los Angeles offices in the Labor and Employment Practice Group. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in employment law, CA licensure, strong writing, and experience drafting handbooks and employment-related agreements.

Compensation ranges from $225k to $280k, with eligibility for annual performance bonuses. The firm emphasizes diversity and provides a collaborative, collegial environment across offices nationwide.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.
• 5+ years of employment law experience.
• Experience drafting employee handbooks and employment-related agreements.
• Strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Litigate employment matters and provide counsel in compliance with California law.
• Draft and revise employee handbooks and employment-related agreements.
• Advise clients on personnel matters, wage-and-hour issues, and union relations.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation

Transactional experience

Handbooks

Employment agreements

California licensure

Job description

Buchalter seeks a 7th–9th year senior associate for its San Diego and Los Angeles offices in the Labor and Employment Practice Group. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in employment law, CA licensure, strong writing, and experience drafting handbooks and employment-related agreements.

Compensation ranges from $225k to $280k, with eligibility for annual performance bonuses. The firm emphasizes diversity and provides a collaborative, collegial environment across offices nationwide.