Employment Defense Attorney — Up to $275k Base + Bonus — Fully Remote — California (San Diego)

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Salary: $180,000 - $275,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our firm helped write California employment law. Attorneys here have directly shaped the California Labor Code and IWC Wage Orders — the regulations your current clients are navigating were influenced by this practice. Real client relationships from day one and a partnership track that's active and proven, this isn't just a lateral move for more money. It's a move into a practice that moves law.

Founded over 70 years ago, this California-based firm has built one of the most respected management-side labor and employment practices in the region — backed by a full-service platform of 90+ attorneys and growing across 7 offices and 27 practice groups. The Labor & Employment Group carries a national reputation for landmark victories before courts, administrative agencies, and in the legislative forum, with attorneys directly responsible for key changes to the California Labor Code and Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders. 20 attorneys recognized as Best Lawyers in America. A partner recently appointed to the LA County Superior Court by Governor Newsom. Member of Ally Law — an exclusive global alliance giving attorneys the reach of an international firm with the culture of a regional one.

Fully remote or hybrid across any of the following locations:

• Los Angeles
• Costa Mesa
• San Diego
• San Francisco
• Westlake Village

Why join us?

• Base salary: $180k–$275k DOE + bonus
• Full benefits — medical, dental, vision, 401(k), commuter benefits, paid paternity leave, generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Fully remote or hybrid available
• Real client relationships
• National reputation practice — landmark wins before California courts, administrative agencies, and in the legislative forum
• Attorneys here have shaped the California Labor Code directly — this is a practice that moves law, not just defends it
• 27 practice groups under one roof — cross-referral pipeline into corporate, real estate, white collar, and beyond
• Firm promotes from within — partnership track is real and active

Job Details

The Labor & Employment Group carries a national reputation defending employers in complex litigation, administrative proceedings, and the legislative forum — representing clients across manufacturing, healthcare, construction, transportation, entertainment, and financial services.

What you'll work on:

• Wage and hour class actions and PAGA representative actions
• Employment discrimination, wrongful termination, and retaliation litigation
• Government enforcement actions — DLSE, DFEH, EEOC, NLRB
• Union/management relations — organizing campaigns, grievance arbitration, contract negotiations
• Advice and counseling on hiring, discipline, termination, and compensation
• Employee handbook and personnel policy drafting and revision
• Workforce restructuring — layoffs, WARN Act compliance, mergers and acquisitions

Looking for:

• California Bar admitted
• Management-side labor & employment experience
• Class action or PAGA defense background preferred
• Open to 2nd year Associates to Of Counsel

You should know some of the following:

• Wage & Hour Litigation
• Class Action Defense
• PAGA Defense
• Employment Discrimination Defense
• Wrongful Termination Defense
• Labor Relations & Union Matters
• Government Enforcement Defense
• Employment Counseling & Advice
• HR Policy & Handbook Drafting
• WARN Act Compliance

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