Labor & Employment Counsel

Location: Los Angeles, CA or San Francisco, CA | Schedule: Full-time, hybrid | Compensation: $350,000 - $450,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location

Overview

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Counsel to join its highly regarded Labor & Employment Practice Group. This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior employment litigator to assume a leadership role within a sophisticated practice known for handling complex workplace disputes and providing strategic advice to employers, taking ownership of significant litigation matters, supervising junior attorneys, and helping grow a collaborative, high-performing practice.

What you'll do

• Manage all phases of employment litigation in state and federal courts
• Serve as lead or day-to-day case manager on sophisticated employment disputes
• Develop litigation strategy and oversee case execution through resolution
• Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and handle court appearances and hearings
• Supervise associates, paralegals, and other litigation team members
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients and provide strategic guidance on employment-related matters
• Advise employers on risk management, workplace compliance, and employment law developments
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups to deliver comprehensive client solutions
• Contribute to client development initiatives and support the continued growth of the practice

Required qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with a strong academic record
• Active California Bar admission in good standing
• 10+ years of employment litigation practice
• Strong background handling single-plaintiff employment matters and wage and hour class actions
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a full litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Proven leadership skills, including mentoring and supervising associates and support staff
• Significant deposition, courtroom, hearing, and motion practice experience
• Sound case management, strategic planning, and project management capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters while maintaining exceptional client service
• Strong business development aptitude and relationship management skills
• Excellent written advocacy, oral communication, and analytical abilities
• Practical, business-oriented approach to solving client challenges

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with employment counseling and preventative workplace advice is preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary: $350,000 - $450,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid family leave
• Transportation benefits
• Paid sick time and vacation
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Backup childcare services
• College savings resources
• Pet insuranceAdditional firm-sponsored benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Virtual healthcare access
• Critical illness and accident coverage
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Excess liability insurance
• Robust family support programs

Why this role

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice that combines sophisticated litigation work with meaningful client counseling, offering substantial client contact, early responsibility, and the chance to work alongside respected practitioners on high-profile workplace disputes.