L&E Attorney

Overview

A Fortune 500 insurance company is seeking a full-time, California-barred Labor & Employment (L&E) attorney for a contract-to-hire position. This role involves joining a dynamic in-house legal team to handle sophisticated labor and employment matters primarily focused on California law. The position is 100% remote, and while candidates must be licensed in California, residency in the state is not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on a broad range of labor and employment issues with an emphasis on California law
• Handle matters related to CFRA, IWC, California Labor Code, and California Department of Labor compliance
• Advise on employment policies, procedures, handbooks, and agreements
• Manage issues involving Title VII, ADA, FMLA, ADEA, wage and hour laws, and related employment regulations
• Collaborate with the legal team to support the company’s labor and employment legal needs

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in California (or eligible for in-house exemption)
• Minimum of 7 years of labor and employment law experience, with significant California L&E expertise
• Prior in-house experience handling labor and employment matters
• Strong knowledge of California-specific labor laws and regulations
• Excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school
• Outstanding analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent professional references

Position Details

• Role: In-House Counsel, Labor & Employment
• Schedule: Full-time
• Location: Remote (must be California-barred; residency not required)
• Contract-to-hire with an anticipated 1-3 month trial period before potential permanent hire

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $150,000 to $225,000+ depending on experience, qualifications, and location
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan and generous leave policies

Confidentiality

Candidates will not be presented to the client without prior consent. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Location

Remote position requiring California bar admission. Candidates do not need to reside in California.