Employment & Litigation Counsel

Overview

This role involves supporting employment-related litigation and dispute resolution matters, focusing on managing employment claims, advising on workplace risk, and assisting with broader litigation as needed. The position requires a proactive, detail-oriented, and business-minded approach, with experience handling employment disputes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Employment Litigation & Claims

• Manage and support employment-related claims, including wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and PAGA matters
• Assist in responding to administrative agency charges such as EEOC, DFEH/CRD, and Labor Commissioner
• Draft position statements, settlement agreements, and litigation documents
• Collaborate with HR and internal stakeholders on pre-litigation dispute resolution and risk mitigation

Litigation Support

• Assist with broader litigation matters including commercial disputes, consumer claims, and regulatory inquiries
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and discovery responses
• Support case strategy development and fact investigations

Risk Mitigation & Advisory

• Provide practical legal advice to HR and business teams on employee relations and employment practices
• Help develop and update employment-related policies, procedures, and training materials
• Identify trends in claims and recommend proactive risk mitigation strategies

Outside Counsel & Operations

• Coordinate with outside counsel on employment litigation matters, managing deadlines, strategy alignment, and budgets
• Support document preservation, litigation holds, and e-discovery processes
• Maintain organized case files and assist with reporting and tracking of claims

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of litigation experience focused on employment law
• Experience handling employment claims, including agency charges and civil litigation
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws (e.g., FLSA, Title VII, ADA, FEHA, wage and hour laws, PAGA)
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong judgment, problem-solving, and prioritization skills
• Ability to translate legal risk into practical business guidance
• Collaborative and cross-functional mindset
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting in-house legal teams or working with corporate clients
• Exposure to multi-state or international employment issues
• Experience in e-commerce, retail, or consumer-facing industries

Equipment Knowledge

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Google Business Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms) preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated pay range: $140,000—$160,000 USD (may vary by geographic location and candidate experience)
• Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance programs
• Participation in 401(k) plan
• Paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid holidays
• Potential awards of Restricted Stock Units and annual bonuses based on eligibility and performance

Location

This position is open to candidates in multiple states; pay and benefits may vary based on location.

Additional Information

The employer is a multi-state organization and does not accept unsolicited third-party agency candidates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all applicants.