Senior Counsel - employment/labor litigation (remote/hybrid)

Job Description Job Description Benefits Flexible work options: Onsite / Hybrid / Fully Remote Medical, dental, vision insurance Flexible spending accounts (FSA) Firm-paid benefits: EAP Telemedicine Life insurance Short-term & long-term disability 401(k) plan Paid holidays, PTO, and parental leave Business casual office environment Annual holiday events and firm perks What You Will Be Doing Handle both litigation and non-litigation employment law matters Collaborate with partners on case strategy and execution Manage single-plaintiff and complex class/collective action cases Lead defense-side litigation efforts , including: Discovery strategy and execution Taking and defending depositions (including plaintiffs) Drafting motions (including dispositive motions) Court appearances Work with and manage expert witnesses Engage in settlement negotiations, mediation, and conferences Prepare cases for trial and arbitration Independently manage full lifecycle of litigation , including: Opposing class certification Motion practice Trial preparation and management Experience You Will Need 8+ years of employment/labor litigation experience (California) Strong preference for management-side (defense) experience Proven experience handling: Class actions / PAGA matters (preferred) Complex litigation from start to finish Ability to independently manage cases with minimal supervision Strong exposure to: Discovery Depositions Motion practice Trial preparation Excellent: Writing skills Analytical thinking Client interaction / people skills Ability to thrive in a collaborative yet autonomous environment Skill Matrix Must-Have 8+ years employment litigation experience (California) Licensed and in good standing with California Bar Strong litigation skills (discovery, motions, depositions, trial prep) Experience managing cases independently Excellent legal writing and analytical skills Nice-to-Have Class action / PAGA litigation experience Management-side (employer defense) background Experience working with expert witnesses Bilingual capabilities Education Juris Doctor (JD) Active license to practice law in California (required) Must maintain ongoing licensure compliance