Employment & Labor Associate

Employment & Labor Associate Los Angeles, Oakland, San Diego or San Francisco Responsibilities and practice Dentons US LLP is seeking an associate with excellent academic credentials and 2-6 years of employment practice experience to work in one of our California offices. The candidate will work with partners and directly with clients and will be a key member of the team. Expected responsibilities include, but will not be limited to: Providing day‑to‑day employment and human‑resources counseling for clients Reviewing, analyzing and drafting employment agreements, employee handbooks and policies, severance agreements and other employment documents Handling employment litigation matters, including single‑plaintiff, executive compensation, wage‑hour class actions, and PAGA actions, and administrative charges Taking and defending depositions in employment‑litigation matters and managing written‑discovery phrases of litigation matters Working with the team to provide guidance to clients on sensitive personnel issues and policy review and implementation Opportunity to advise and support on traditional labor and NLRB matters Supporting employment aspects of due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, including reviewing employment provisions of asset and stock purchase agreements Performing a key role in formulating legal strategy on litigation matters Supporting the team by performing work on other matters as needed Benefits Salary range: $225,000 to $345,000, based on experience and office location. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), short‑term/long‑term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses. Position requirements Personal skills/attributes Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate practical ideas and solutions through concise written work product and direct client engagement Organized, efficient, and able to prioritize, delegate, and manage complex and detail‑oriented assignments Understanding of the importance of exceeding client expectations and providing excellent client service Technical skills 2-6 years of employment litigation and counseling experience required Strong writing and analytical skills Other requirements Must be licensed to practice law in the State of California and be in good standing Equal opportunities Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dentons