Labor & Employment Counseling Associate

Location: Los Angeles, CA Labor & Employment Counseling Associate A leading global law firm is seeking a 3rd–6th year Associate to join its Labor & Employment practice in Los Angeles. This is an exceptional opportunity for an employment attorney who enjoys serving as a strategic advisor to employers on both complex workplace issues and day‑to‑day employment matters. The role offers significant client contact and the opportunity to work closely with HR professionals, in‑house counsel and business leaders to provide practical, compliance‑focused advice tailored to each client’s workforce and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Advise California, national and multinational employers on a broad range of employment law matters Counsel clients on wage and hour compliance, leaves of absence, disability accommodations, employee relations, workforce restructurings, employee discipline and terminations Draft, review and implement employee handbooks, workplace policies and employment‑related agreements Conduct workplace audits and risk assessments Participate in internal workplace investigations and management training initiatives Develop practical and legally sound compliance strategies aligned with business objectives Identify legal and operational risks and provide actionable guidance to minimise exposure Build strong relationships with HR professionals, in‑house counsel and business stakeholders Advise on emerging workplace compliance obligations and regulatory developments Who You Are 3rd–6th year associate Experience counseling California employers on employment law matters Experience advising national and multinational employers preferred Strong background in wage and hour compliance, employee relations and workplace policies Experience drafting employment agreements, handbooks and compliance‑related documentation Experience conducting workplace investigations, audits and management training strongly preferred Occupational health and safety compliance experience preferred Prevailing wage compliance experience preferred Excellent judgement, research abilities and client‑service skills Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted client relationships Licensed and in good standing with the California Bar Compensation Salary Range: $235,000 – $390,000 (DOE) Benefits: Discretionary bonus eligibility, medical, dental and vision coverage, HSA option, life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), employee assistance programme, commuter benefits and additional voluntary insurance options. #J-18808-Ljbffr The People Of: Professional Services