Employment Dispute/Litigation Attorney

Overview

A Fortune 500 software company is seeking an experienced employment lawyer for a 6-month full-time remote engagement starting as soon as possible. This role involves supporting employment litigation, advising HR and business stakeholders on day-to-day employment matters, and providing practical, risk-based legal guidance across a broad range of workplace issues.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage employment disputes, including responding to demand letters and administrative or governmental agency charges
• Collaborate with in-house employment counsel to oversee litigation strategy and manage outside counsel
• Advise HR and business leaders on employment law issues such as:
  • Wage and hour compliance
  • Hiring and onboarding
  • Employment agreements
  • Employee discipline and performance management
  • Workplace investigations
  • Leaves of absence and accommodations
  • Workforce restructurings and terminations
• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice balancing legal risk with operational objectives
• Review and advise on employment policies, guidelines, and internal processes in partnership with legal compliance and cross-functional teams
• Identify legal risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and escalate complex issues appropriately
• Support various employment-related legal projects across multiple U.S. jurisdictions

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
• Minimum of 7 years of employment law experience
• Recent experience independently managing employment disputes and litigation
• Experience responding to federal, state, and local agency charges
• Strong knowledge of wage and hour laws
• Experience counseling HR and business stakeholders on day-to-day employment matters
• Ability to provide practical, risk-based legal advice in a fast-paced environment
• Experience supporting multi-jurisdictional employment matters; experience in California, Washington, New York, Illinois, Georgia, or Indiana is a plus
• Must have malpractice insurance

Additional Details

• Location: Remote (candidates may occasionally go into offices in the Bay Area or Seattle Area)
• Schedule: Full-time
• Duration: 6 months
• Compensation: $100 - $115 per hour (flexible based on experience)
• Payment terms: Typically Net 60
• Candidates must be able to work full-time
• Attorneys will be required to sign a company-standard engagement letter and security exhibit
• Compliance with the company's Outside Counsel Guidelines is required
• Candidates may be required to be employed through an Employer of Record (EOR) during the engagement

Benefits

• Access to high-quality engagements with top in-house legal teams
• Flexible work opportunities aligned with your schedule and goals
• Streamlined platform experience without endless proposals or bidding wars
• Dedicated support team assisting from matching through payment

Location

Remote, with possible office visits in the Bay Area or Seattle Area.