Employment Litigation Senior Counsel

Salary: USD230000 - USD275000 per annum A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to join its growing Labor & Employment practice in Los Angeles. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned employment litigator looking to take on sophisticated, high-exposure matters while working closely with a collaborative team that values autonomy, professional development, and client service excellence. The practice represents employers in complex employment disputes and provides strategic counseling on a wide range of workplace issues, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour matters, reasonable accommodation, leaves of absence, discipline, termination, and other employment-related risks. The ideal candidate will have extensive litigation experience and the ability to independently manage a robust caseload from inception through resolution. Key Responsibilities Independently manage a portfolio of approximately 10-20 active employment litigation matters. Develop and execute comprehensive case strategies for employment disputes in state and federal courts. Evaluate complaints, assess legal exposure, and formulate effective defense strategies. Draft, review, and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission. Conduct document review, analysis, and production in connection with complex litigation matters. Perform legal research and provide practical, business-focused recommendations to clients. Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts. Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, motions in limine, and other substantive filings. Attend court appearances, hearings, settlement conferences, and mediations. Prepare witnesses and clients for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial. Draft pre-trial submissions, trial briefs, jury instructions, and other trial-related documents. Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and trials, with opportunities for significant courtroom responsibility. Maintain proactive and effective communication with clients, providing strategic updates and litigation recommendations throughout the life of a case. Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the continued growth of the practice. Qualifications Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials. Active membership and good standing with the California Bar. Significant experience handling labor and employment litigation matters on behalf of employers. Proven ability to independently manage litigation matters from intake through resolution. Experience taking and defending depositions and handling court appearances. Strong knowledge of California employment law and state and federal court procedures. Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills. Strong oral advocacy and negotiation abilities. Outstanding client service and relationship management skills. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to practice. Why Consider This Opportunity? This role offers the chance to work with a nationally recognized labor and employment team while enjoying the resources, platform, and support of a global law firm. Attorneys are given meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and opportunities to build their practice while working alongside experienced practitioners handling sophisticated employment matters. #J-18808-Ljbffr Larson Maddox