L&E Counsel

L&E Counsel

$200000 - $225000 per year | Los Angeles, CA | On-site | Permanent

Be the Advisor Employers Call First. Senior L&E Counsel, Los Angeles. No Book Required.

A bit about us:

Our client is a national, full-service business law firm with offices across the country. It mainly serves middle‑market companies, closely held businesses, entrepreneurs, and the people who run them. The Firm built its reputation on being more practical and responsive than the big firms, giving clients sophisticated counsel without the bureaucracy. Its Labor & Employment group advises employers on the day‑to‑day workforce issues that shape their businesses. As that group grows on the West Coast, the Firm is adding a seasoned advisor to its Los Angeles team.

Why join us?

Why Join Us:

• No book of business required. You can step into a senior role and be supported by an established national platform and a steady flow of institutional work, with no pressure to bring clients on day one.
• Counseling‑first practice. This role leans toward advice and counseling rather than litigation, so you spend your time as a strategic partner to clients instead of in discovery.
• Hybrid flexibility. After a short onboarding period in the office, you can work a hybrid schedule.
• Room to build. If you develop a book over time, you’ll have national cross‑selling, a full‑service platform behind you, and a culture that rewards entrepreneurial attorneys.
• A collegial, business‑minded culture where senior lawyers are trusted to run their matters and their client relationships.

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Advise employers on wage‑and‑hour compliance, California Labor Code and FEHA issues, leave laws, discipline and terminations, classification, and workplace investigations
• Draft and review handbooks, policies, employment agreements, separation agreements, and restrictive covenants
• Guide clients through workforce issues in reorganizations, reductions in force, and transactions
• Serve as a trusted, go‑to advisor to HR leaders, executives, and business owners
• Support the litigation team on employment disputes and agency matters as needed

Qualifications:

• JD and active California Bar membership in good standing
• 10+ years of labor and employment experience with a substantial advice‑and‑counseling practice
• Deep knowledge of California employment law
• Strong client‑facing and communication skills, and comfort being the lead advisor on client relationships

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