Employment Counseling and Litigation Partners - California

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Posted Jun 20, 2026

Remote · California Full Time
$150K – $2500K/yr

Overview

A national law firm is seeking experienced attorneys to join as Partners in its Employment Counseling and Litigation group. This full-time role offers meaningful autonomy, flexibility, and long-term growth potential without the structural constraints of traditional large-firm models. Partners practice at a high level, serve sophisticated clients, and collaborate with peers across the country while maintaining control over how and where they work.

Responsibilities

  • Advise employers on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, policies, investigations, and risk management strategies
  • Represent clients in employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, noncompete, and wrongful termination matters
  • Draft and negotiate employment-related agreements
  • Oversee complex case management from pre-litigation through resolution

Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate degree
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience, preferably from AmLaw 200, Law360 400, respected regional, or sophisticated boutique firms
  • Employment Practices Liability (EPL) and insurance defense experience strongly preferred
  • A minimum portable book of $350,000
  • Ability to appear in court or before agencies in licensed jurisdictions when required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience advising employers on employment law compliance and risk management
  • Proven track record in employment litigation and complex case management

Compensation & Benefits

  • Compensation is performance-based under an Eat What You Kill model tied to fees collected by the firm
  • Partners receive 30% of collected fees on matters they originate plus 50% of collected fees attributable to their personal time worked
  • No cap on earning potential; estimated annual compensation ranges from $150,000 to $2,500,000+ depending on individual performance and practice economics
  • Tiered benefit options available, which may include group insurance programs, retirement savings options, professional liability coverage, and firm-provided operational and administrative support
  • Details of benefits and eligibility are provided during the partnership process and governed by the partnership agreement

Location

  • Remote-first infrastructure with the ability to work from anywhere in the U.S.
  • Must be licensed and able to appear in court or before agencies in their jurisdiction as required
  • Position is open to candidates located in California (US-CA-California)

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