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Employment Associate Attorney

$310k - $390k

Direct Counsel

Employment Associate Attorney
Direct Counsel is seeking an Employment Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in one of the following offices: Irvine (Orange County), Los Angeles, Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), New York City, San Francisco, or Santa Monica .

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 3-5 years of employment law experience to join a highly regarded Employment Law practice. The role focuses on advising innovative technology companies, private equity firms, and other sophisticated employers on strategic workforce planning, employment counseling, and employment-related aspects of complex corporate transactions.
Responsibilities
  • Advise employers on strategic workforce planning, hiring, reductions in force, employment policies, wage and hour compliance, restrictive covenants, and founder disputes.
  • Counsel C-suite executives and human resources leaders on complex employment law issues and regulatory compliance.
  • Advise clients on employment-related risks associated with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and post-closing workforce integration.
  • Draft and negotiate employment agreements, separation agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, and other employment-related documents.
  • Provide day-to-day employment counseling to clients on workplace issues and best practices.
  • Partner with corporate deal teams to provide employment law support on transactional matters.
  • Develop practical, business-focused solutions tailored to clients in the technology and private equity sectors.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships while collaborating across multidisciplinary legal teams.
Qualifications
  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Active membership in the California or New York State Bar, depending on office location.
  • 3-5 years of employment law experience at a major law firm.
  • Current experience practicing in a Chambers-ranked Labor & Employment group is required.
  • Experience counseling employers on employment law compliance and workplace strategy.
  • Experience supporting corporate transactions from an employment law perspective.
  • Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Excellent academic credentials.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Sound professional judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and practical legal solutions.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary: $310,000-$390,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including:
    • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
    • Mental health and wellness programs
    • Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
    • Short- and long-term disability coverage
    • Industry-leading parental leave
    • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
    • 401(k) retirement plan
    • Flexible Time Off (FTO) and paid holidays
    • Annual discretionary performance bonus eligibility
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