Employment & Litigation Counsel

For A Better YouAt iHerb, we believe that living a healthy and balanced life should be easy and accessible to everyone. As a team member, we’ll empower you to live this promise each day as you make a truly global impact in your career. We constantly strive for innovation, while transforming and improving the online shopping experience for our customers. We believe that individually we are incredible, but when we come together, our growth is infinite. In an industry that is constantly evolving, we are on a mission to make an impact on the global market, and the individual and collaborative efforts of our people are paramount to helping us succeed.Whether you work in one of our logistics centers, technology hubs, corporate offices or even from home, your role at iHerb will take you beyond what’s expected, turning challenge into change. If you're ready for it, we want you to join our team. Get started now. Job Summary: The Employment Litigation Associate will support the company’s employment-related litigation and dispute resolution matters. This role will focus on handling employment claims, advising on workplace risk, and supporting broader litigation matters as needed. This role requires being proactive, detail-oriented, and business-minded, with experience managing employment disputes in a fast-paced environment.Job Expectations:Employment Litigation & ClaimsManage and support employment-related claims, including wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and PAGA mattersAssist in responding to administrative agency charges (e.g., EEOC, DFEH/CRD, Labor Commissioner)Draft position statements, settlement agreements, and litigation documentsPartner with HR and internal stakeholders on pre-litigation dispute resolution and risk mitigationLitigation SupportAssist in handling broader litigation matters, including commercial disputes, consumer claims, and regulatory inquiries as neededConduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and discovery responsesSupport case strategy development and fact investigationsRisk Mitigation & AdvisoryProvide practical legal advice to HR and business teams on employee relations matters as well as employment practices and policiesHelp develop and update employment-related policies, procedures, and training materialsIdentify trends in claims and recommend proactive risk mitigation strategiesOutside Counsel & OperationsCoordinate with outside counsel on employment litigation matters, including managing deadlines, strategy alignment, and budgetsSupport document preservation, litigation holds, and e-discovery processesMaintain organized case files and assist with reporting and tracking of claimsPreferred ExperienceExperience supporting in-house legal teams or working with corporate clientsExposure to multi-state or international employment issuesExperience in e-commerce, retail, or consumer-facing industriesKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Required: Experience handling employment claims, including agency charges and civil litigationStrong knowledge of federal and state employment laws (e.g., FLSA, Title VII, ADA, FEHA, wage and hour laws, PAGA)Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skillsAbility to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentStrong judgment and problem-solving skillsAbility to translate legal risk into practical business guidanceCollaborative and cross-functional mindsetHigh attention to detail and organizational skillsStrong ability for prioritization of multiple competing mattersEffective communication and stakeholder managementEquipment Knowledge:Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Experience with Google Business Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms) preferredExperience Requirements:Generally requires a minimum seven (7) plus years of litigation experience with a focus on employment law Education Requirements: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law schoolActive membership in at least one U.S. state bar#LI-ME1Compensation: The expected salary range for this role is $195,000 - $215,000 USD. The actual base pay offered will be determined by factors such as the candidate's relevant experience, education, geographic location, and internal equity.If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!Staffing Agency Submission NoticeiHerb does not accept unsolicited 3rd party ("Agency") candidates. If you are an Agency, please send any requests to be considered as a supplier in our Vendor Management System to View email address on us.fitly.work. Do not contact iHerb employees directly. If requested to work on a role, any Agency candidates would be presented through the internal recruiting organization.iHerb is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. iHerb provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment.SummaryLocation: Irvine, CAType: Full time