Labor & Employment Counsel (Attorney)

Location: Los Angeles, CA | Schedule: full-time, on-site | Compensation: $280,000-$305,000 annual base salary

Overview

A prominent national law firm is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Counsel Attorney to join its Los Angeles office. This is a strong opportunity for a seasoned practitioner to handle sophisticated employment litigation and advisory matters for a diverse client base within a full-service practice known for its depth and client relationships.

What you'll do

• Defend employers in single-plaintiff employment matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour disputes
• Handle PAGA actions and employment-related class actions
• Manage litigation from inception to resolution, including strategy development, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and negotiation
• Advise clients regarding compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to develop proactive workforce and litigation strategies

Required qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
• 9–12 years of substantive labor & employment experience
• Experience defending single-plaintiff employment litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and reasonable accommodation claims
• Experience handling Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) actions and employment class actions
• High proficiency in drafting and responding to pleadings and discovery
• High proficiency in drafting and arguing dispositive motions and discovery motions
• Experience taking and defending depositions, including plaintiff depositions and defense of corporate witnesses
• Experience advising clients on federal and California employment laws and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage matters from initial assessment through resolution
• Strong research, writing, analytical, communication, case management, and client-relationship skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred qualifications

• A modest portable book of business is preferred, but not required

Compensation and benefits

• Annual base salary range of $280,000-$305,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Eligibility for bonuses
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• 529 college savings plan
• Paid parental leave
• Backup child and elder care support
• Family-building benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Commuter benefits

Why this role

This role offers the autonomy to lead matters while benefiting from the resources of a full-service firm, with an emphasis on professional development, hands‑on litigation experience, and meaningful client engagement.

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