Labor & Employment Attorney

Labor and Employment Attorney

About the Opportunity

Looking to apply your labor and employment law expertise in a mission-driven legal environment that values both excellence and work-life balance

This is a rare opportunity to join a respected California-based law firm with a deep legacy of serving public entities and select private clients for nearly a century. Known for its collaborative culture low turnover and modern remote flexibility this firm empowers attorneys to make a real impact in local communities all while advancing their own careers.

Were currently seeking a Labor & Employment Attorney with 3 to 8 years of experience to join our growing team in the Bay Area. Youll provide high-level legal counsel on public and private sector employment matters including personnel policies investigations compliance and collective bargaining.

Unlike traditional BigLaw environments this role offers a sustainable 1850-hour billable target meaningful work with public clients and a clear pathway to partnership based on performance not just rainmaking. Youll receive real mentorship work on diverse matters and enjoy the flexibility to thrive both personally and professionally.

What Youll Do

• Advise public agency and private clients on labor and employment law matters
• Draft and review employment policies contracts and compliance documentation
• Provide counsel on issues related to wage & hour laws discrimination workplace investigations and discipline/termination
• Support or lead negotiations in traditional labor law matters including collective bargaining
• Collaborate with a seasoned team of attorneys who specialize in public law and employment litigation
• Maintain high-quality written work analysis and client communications

Who Were Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• 38 years of relevant legal experience (labor and employment law with transactional emphasis)
• Licensed to practice in California and in good standing
• Exceptional research writing and analytical skills
• A Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
• Minimum 3.0 GPA if under 5 years out of law school

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public agency experience or strong interest in public law
• Employment litigation background a plus
• Experience from a boutique labor firm Am Law environment or city attorneys office
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Located in California or open to relocation

Why Join This Team

• Meaningful Work: Make a difference by serving public entities and local communities
• Remote Flexibility: 9095% of attorneys work remotely or hybrid; no face-time culture
• Transparent Advancement: Partnership track without requiring a book of business
• Fair Compensation: Salary ranges from $140K$220K based on experience annual performance bonuses
• Work-Life Balance: Target of 1850 billable hours
• Supportive Environment: Collaborative colleagues who mentor and care about your development

What Were NOT Looking For

• Candidates seeking only private-sector or corporate clients
• Frequent job changers (less than 1 year in multiple recent roles)