Traditional Labor Law Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal employment opportunity employer

Protection against discrimination

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Traditional Labor Law Associate for its Orange County, CA office. The role involves representing employers in traditional labor matters and providing advice on federal and California workplace laws.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, 4–6 years of litigation or advisory experience, and CA Bar admission. Traditional labor experience and travel willingness are a plus.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school and CA Bar admission preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience in litigation or advisory roles.
• Traditional labor experience and knowledge of federal and CA workplace laws preferred.
• CA Bar Admission required and understanding of enforcement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Handle unfair labor practice charges at the NLRB.
• Research and draft legal documents for labor matters.
• Represent management in NLRB elections.
• Advise employers on union organizing and corporate campaigns.
• Negotiate and advise on collective bargaining agreements.
• Manage grievances, arbitration, and related proceedings.
• Obtain mass picketing injunctions as needed.
• Advise on wage/hour issues, leave management and disability accommodations.
• Review handbooks, policies and forms for compliance.
• Review compensation, commission and bonus plans.
• Provide management training on labor relations and workplace issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and oral communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Willingness to travel

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

A law firm seeks a Traditional Labor Law Associate for its Orange County, CA office. The role involves representing employers in traditional labor matters and providing advice on federal and California workplace laws. The position requires a proactive approach to labor relations and compliance.

Duties

• Handle unfair labor practice charges at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
• Conduct research and draft legal documents.
• Represent management in NLRB elections.
• Advise employers on union organizing and corporate campaigns.
• Negotiate and advise on collective bargaining agreements.
• Manage grievance, arbitration, and unfair labor practice proceedings.
• Obtain mass picketing injunctions.
• Advise on wage and hour issues, leave management, and disability accommodations.
• Review handbooks, policies, and forms for legal compliance.
• Review compensation, commission, and bonus plans.
• Conduct management training on labor relations and workplace issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.4-6 years of experience in litigation or advisory roles.
• Traditional labor experience preferred.
• Experience in federal and/or California advice and counsel work preferred.
• CA Bar Admission required.
• Understanding of current state and federal agency enforcement techniques preferred.

Skills

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel for business purposes.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer.
• Consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics.