REMOTE or Hybrid - Labor & Employment Attorney - $180k to $230k + Bonus - Established Regional Firm

Overview

A well-established California-based law firm with over 70 years of history is seeking a Labor & Employment Attorney to join their nationally recognized management-side labor and employment practice. The firm has a full-service platform with more than 90 attorneys across 7 offices and 27 practice groups. The Labor & Employment Group is known for landmark victories in courts, administrative agencies, and legislative forums, including significant contributions to the California Labor Code and Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders.

Location

• Fully remote for California-licensed candidates
• Hybrid option (3 days onsite / 2 days remote) available at any of the following offices:
  • Los Angeles
  • Costa Mesa
  • San Diego
  • San Francisco
  • Westlake Village

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $180,000 - $230,000 DOE + bonus
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) plan
• Commuter benefits
• Paid paternity leave
• Generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in complex labor and employment litigation, administrative proceedings, and legislative matters
• Handle wage and hour class actions and PAGA representative actions
• Manage employment discrimination, wrongful termination, and retaliation litigation
• Represent clients in government enforcement actions (DLSE, DFEH, EEOC, NLRB)
• Advise on union/management relations including organizing campaigns, grievance arbitration, and contract negotiations
• Provide counseling on hiring, discipline, termination, and compensation matters
• Draft and revise employee handbooks and personnel policies
• Assist with workforce restructuring, layoffs, WARN Act compliance, and mergers and acquisitions

Requirements

• Admission to the California Bar
• Experience in management-side labor and employment law
• Background in class action or PAGA defense preferred
• Open to candidates ranging from 2nd year Associates to Of Counsel level

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Wage & Hour Litigation
• Class Action Defense
• PAGA Defense
• Employment Discrimination Defense
• Wrongful Termination Defense
• Labor Relations & Union Matters
• Government Enforcement Defense
• Employment Counseling & Advice
• HR Policy & Handbook Drafting
• WARN Act Compliance

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer provides an inclusive work environment and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other protected category under applicable laws. Harassment based on these categories is prohibited. The employer complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status and criminal history in hiring decisions.

Additional Information

Background checks may be required with candidate authorization. Candidates with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with applicable laws, including local fair chance hiring ordinances.

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