Senior Labor & Employment Counsel High-Impact Hybrid Role

The Opportunity: Take the Lead on Cutting-Edge California Employment Law

Join a prominent full-service law firm in our dynamic Labor & Employment Department in Los Angeles. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned attorney to step into a leadership-track role with a highly competitive compensation package and the flexibility of a hybrid work scheduleallowing you to balance a high-level practice with personal life in Southern California.

Our client is seeking a Counsel who is ready to leverage their 9-12 years of experience to independently manage a sophisticated caseload from inception to resolution. This role is designed for the attorney who thrives on autonomy complex problem-solving and direct client advisement on the most challenging regulatory and litigation matters.

Why Join

• Exceptional Compensation: Generous starting compensation commensurate with your expertise and market value. Additional information on firm compensation and benefits is available during the process.

• Autonomy & Impact: Immediately assume full responsibility for your own matters providing strategic counsel and making high-level decisions with minimal supervision.

• Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid schedule that supports a productive work-life integration.

• Collaborative Excellence: Benefit from a collaborative environment that provides resources for continuous professional development and sustained exposure to complex employment matters.

Key Responsibilities - Your Opportunity to Drive Strategy:

You will be the firms expert providing comprehensive counsel and leading litigation across the full spectrum of high-stakes labor and employment issues:

• Lead Litigation: Serve as lead counsel on complex single-plaintiff litigation including discrimination harassment retaliation and nuanced reasonable accommodation claims.

• PAGA and Class Action Defense: Take the reins in managing and strategically advising on sensitive PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) cases and supporting high-profile class action litigation as needed.

• High-Stakes Advocacy: Prepare argue and respond to critical dispositive and discovery motions and take/defend depositions of key plaintiffs and corporate witnesses.

• Regulatory & Compliance Counseling: Act as a trusted advisor to clients on critical federal and state regulations developing compliant policies and best practices to mitigate legal exposure.

• Client Relationship Management: Maintain and build key client relationships. While a portable book of business is an advantage it is not requiredyour focus will be on delivering top-tier legal service.

Qualifications: A Proven Expert in California Employment Law

Our client is looking for an attorney with the track record and intellectual rigor to handle this level of responsibility:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

• Active and in good standing with the relevant state bar (California Bar membership strongly preferred).

• 912 years of substantial dedicated experience in employment law encompassing both complex litigation and regulatory counseling.

• Exceptional research writing and analytical skills demonstrated by an excellent academic record and a proven ability to manage complex cases independently.