Senior Labor & Employment Counsel - Litigation Lead

Zaddy Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid family leave

Hybrid work model

Transportation benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions, a leading international law firm, seeks a Labor & Employment Counsel to join its Los Angeles or San Francisco team in a hybrid capacity. The role targets a senior employment litigator who will own major matters, supervise junior attorneys, and deliver strategic guidance to a diverse client base.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of employment litigation experience, California Bar active status, and a track record of leading teams and handling high-stakes disputes.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with a strong academic record.
• Active California Bar admission in good standing.
• 10+ years of employment litigation practice.
• Strong background handling single-plaintiff matters and wage/hour class actions.
• Ability to independently manage a full litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Proven leadership skills including mentoring and supervising associates and staff.
• Significant deposition, courtroom, hearing, and motion practice experience.
• Sound case management, strategic planning, and project management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters while maintaining exceptional client service.
• Familiarity with employment counseling and preventative workplace advice preferred.
• Strong business development aptitude and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of employment litigation in state and federal courts.
• Serve as lead or day-to-day case manager on sophisticated disputes.
• Develop litigation strategy and oversee case execution through resolution.
• Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and handle court appearances.
• Supervise associates, paralegals, and other litigation team members.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients and provide strategic guidance.
• Advise employers on risk management and workplace compliance.
• Collaborate across practice groups to deliver client solutions.
• Contribute to client development initiatives and growth of the practice.

Skills

Employment litigation

Leadership

Client relations

Deposition experience

Strategic planning

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Zaddy Solutions, a leading international law firm, seeks a Labor & Employment Counsel to join its Los Angeles or San Francisco team in a hybrid capacity. The role targets a senior employment litigator who will own major matters, supervise junior attorneys, and deliver strategic guidance to a diverse client base.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of employment litigation experience, California Bar active status, and a track record of leading teams and handling high-stakes disputes.