Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment

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$240,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr

All Things Talent Acquisition | Account Executive @ Nxt Level

Employment Senior Associate or Of Counsel – California (Irvine, Los Angeles, San Diego)

Specialty in ADA and FMLA matters

Our client, a highly regarded law firm, is seeking an Employment Law Associate or Of Counsel with 7+ years of experience to join their team in Irvine, Los Angeles, or San Diego. We would like someone that's willing to be hybrid in one of the locations. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned employment attorney to provide day-to-day legal counsel to employers, develop workplace policies, and lead complex employment matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise employers on day-to-day employment law issues, ensuring compliance with state and federal employment laws
• Draft and review employment policies and procedures, including handbooks and workplace policies
• Handle ADA and FMLA matters, providing guidance on accommodations and leave management
• Draft and negotiate employment contracts, restrictive covenants, and severance agreements
• Conduct workplace investigations and provide management and employee training on employment law matters
• Provide proactive legal counsel to minimize risk and ensure regulatory compliance

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active admission to the California Bar is required
• Minimum of 7 years of employment law experience, with a focus on counseling employers and policy development
• Strong writing and analytical skills, with experience drafting employment-related contracts and policies
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) with profit sharing, and life insurance
• Additional optional benefits, such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing assistance, and pet insurance

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• Resume
• Writing sample (10 pages max, minimally edited by others)

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled employment law attorney to join a top-tier employment practice and work on high-impact employment counseling and compliance matters.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services and Law Practice