California Employment Attorney (Remote)

Overview

Latitude is seeking experienced employment law attorneys for a long-term contract engagement with a California-based boutique law firm. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys who thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment and are looking to escape the demanding billable hour requirements of traditional law firms.

Basic Requirements for the California Employment Attorney: 3+ years of experience advising employers on federal, state, and local employment law matters with a strong emphasis on California labor and employment issues. Responsibilities include reviewing corporate onboarding documentation, advising on compliance and exemption classifications, and drafting or revising workplace policies and employee handbooks.

Preferred candidates will have prior experience in the labor and employment practice group of a large law firm, a highly regarded employment law boutique, or a major corporate legal department. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to client success while maintaining work-life balance.

Position details, compensation and benefits are described below.

Responsibilities

• Review corporate onboarding documents
• Advise on compliance and exemption classifications
• Draft or revise workplace policies and employee handbooks
• Provide responsive, time-sensitive guidance on labor and employment issues

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in employment law and employment litigation
• Experience reviewing onboarding documents, issue spotting compliance, exemption analysis, policy and handbook revisions
• Excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school
• Strong analytical, written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Licensed to practice law in California
• Outstanding professional references

Position Details

• Type of role: Contract Counsel
• Schedule: Part-time (10-20+ hours/week)
• Location: Remote (California Bar License)

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: The annualized pay ranges from $150,000 to $200,000+ on a full-time basis.
• Contract pay is based on factors including experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market conditions, and candidate preference.
• Benefits: Group medical, dental, vision insurance; group life, LTD and AD&D insurance; 401(k) plan; CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

Confidentiality

Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Selected candidates will be contacted for further consideration.

About Latitude

Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. We provide skilled professionals for contract engagements and permanent positions across many practice areas, including employment, litigation, data privacy, M&A, and more. Founded in 2013, Latitude has been recognized by Chambers as a leading global flexible legal staffing company and the top legal recruiter by The National Law Journal.

FAQ

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Thank you for your interest in Latitude. Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Legal
• Industries: Law Practice