Counsel Labor Employment - Los Angeles

Counsel Labor & Employment Los Angeles CA

Our client a prestigious global law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Counsel with 34 years of experience to join their Los Angeles office. This is an exciting opportunity for a California employment law attorney to take on a highimpact role with opportunities for professional growth advancement and potential future consideration for Partnership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Employment Litigation:

  • Defend individual and class action wage and hour disputes including PAGA claims in court and arbitration
  • Draft and argue motions pleadings and dispositive motions
  • Attend court appearances and hearings
  • Handle discovery including drafting and responding to discovery requests
  • Manage meet and confer letters and negotiations

• Employment Counseling & Compliance:

  • Advise clients on California employment law matters including discrimination harassment retaliation and wage & hour compliance
  • Draft and review employment policies severance agreements and employee handbooks
  • Respond to government investigations and regulatory inquiries
  • Provide strategic advice on risk mitigation and compliance strategies

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABAaccredited law school
• 34 years of labor & employment experience with a strong background in California employment litigation
• Active California Bar membership or eligibility to waive in
• Excellent legal research writing and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced highperformance environment

Compensation & Career Advancement:

• Base Salary Range: $225000 $250000 (compensation based on experience level)
• Path to Senior Counsel & Partnership Opportunities for advancement based on performance contributions and firm needs
• Business Development Support Reimbursement for client development activities with additional firmsponsored coaching for attorneys achieving 250 business development hours in a performance year

Why Join

1. WellBeing & Inclusion:

   • Carrot Fertility Benefits Inclusive familyforming support for all fulltime benefitseligible employees
   • Vacation Award: $2500 bonus for nonpartner lawyers billing 600 client hours in three consecutive months
   • Mental Health & Wellness Perks:
     • Free Peloton app membership
     • Lyra mental health support 8 free therapy or coaching sessions)
     • Spot Pet Insurance for affordable pet care coverage

2. Tailored Growth & Career Development:

   • Mentorship & leadership programs
   • Handson experience with highprofile cases
   • Reimbursement for business development initiatives

3. Global Reach Local Impact:

   • Work at a truly global law firm with offices in over 50 cities worldwide
   • Gain crossborder exposure while making a local impact
   • 8 billable hours of firmsponsored pro bono work annually

4. Collaborative Culture WorldClass Talent:

   • Work alongside top legal professionals in a supportive highperformance environment

5. Commitment to Innovation & Legal Technology:

   • Access to cuttingedge legal tech tools
   • Continuous innovation in streamlining client solutions

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Health & Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA FSA)
• Virtual medical assistance & urgent care

• Paid parental leave 14 weeks)
• Postpartum care & lactation support
• Backup child & elder care services
• Breastmilk shipping for traveling mothers

• 401(k) plan with automatic enrollment
• Loan refinancing & financial planning resources
• Personal excess liability insurance
• Pretax commuter benefits

• Minimum of 20 PTO days (based on tenure)
• Paid holidays 11 per year)
• Short & longterm disability (STD/LTD)
• Sabbatical opportunities for eligible attorneys

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Law school transcript

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a skilled employment law attorney to join a toptier global law firm work on complex highprofile matters and advance their career within a firm that prioritizes innovation diversity and professional growth.