Senior Employment Law Attorney

Job Title: Senior Employment Law Attorney

Location: San Jose CA Pleasanton CA San Mateo CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Compensation: $225000 $275000 total compensation potential

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Employment Law Attorney to join a dynamic legal team. This role focuses on advising employers on complex employment law

matters and handling high-level litigation including class actions and PAGA matters.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic counsel and representation in employment law litigation

• Defend employers against FEHA and Title VII claims

• Handle wage and hour disputes including class actions and PAGA matters

• Represent clients in court arbitration and before administrative agencies such as EEOC CRD and DLSE

• Handle trade secret and unfair competition disputes

• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships

• Participate in business development and contribute to practice growth

• Present employment law trainings and seminars

• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

• Active membership in the State Bar of California

• Minimum of 8 years of employment law litigation experience

• Experience defending employers in FEHA Title VII wage & hour and PAGA matters

• Strong litigation negotiation and analytical skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience representing clients before administrative agencies

• Partial portable book of business

• Experience supervising junior attorneys

• Background advising employers on compliance and workforce strategy

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary range: $175000 $225000

• Total compensation potential: $225000 $275000 depending on production

• Incentive compensation: 10% 20% of collected fees

• Competitive equity opportunities

• Medical dental and vision coverage

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid parental leave

• Flexible hybrid work options

Additional Details:

• Locations: San Jose Pleasanton or San Mateo CA (travel between offices occasionally required)

• Schedule: Full-time hybrid work environment