Employment Litigation Partner - Labor & Employment

Employment Litigation Partner - Labor & Employment A nationally recognized, full-service law firm is expanding its Labor & Employment Practice Group and seeking a seasoned Employment Litigation Partner to lead high-stakes defense matters and help shape the next chapter of a growing, collaborative practice in San Francisco. What you’ll do: Lead sophisticated employment defense matters - wage and hour, PAGA, class and collective actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination - from inception through resolution Try and argue complex cases in California state and federal courts and represent employers before the EEOC, U.S. Department of Labor, and state administrative agencies Deliver strategic employment counseling and proactive risk-management advice that helps clients stay ahead of liability Supervise, mentor, and develop associates and legal staff, building the depth of the practice group Cultivate and grow lasting client relationships; portable book of business welcomed but not required Collaborate with firm leadership on practice development, thought leadership, and industry positioning Contribute to a culture of excellence, inclusion, and mutual support across the broader Labor & Employment team What you need: 10+ years of employment defense litigation experience, with significant wage and hour and class action exposure Demonstrated ability to manage complex litigation in California state and federal courts Proven leadership and mentoring track record - you have developed other attorneys Strong advocacy, analytical writing, and client communication skills Active California Bar admission in good standing Nice to have: Portable book of business (welcomed, not required) Administrative agency hearing experience (EEOC, DLSE, DFEH/CRD) Experience advising multi-state employers on California-specific compliance Prior law firm partnership or practice group leadership experience Location & schedule: Los Angeles Or San Francisco, CA - Hybrid Benefits Base salary $200,000 - $300,000 depending on experience and portable business Bonus: Discretionary and billable-based bonus opportunities [Add target bonus range or typical payout percentage if possible] Time off: Unlimited PTO for attorneys Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage Accounts: Flexible spending accounts (FSA) Retirement:401(k) Culture: Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with meaningful client contact and clear advancement paths #J-18808-Ljbffr CyberCoders