Senior Litigator

Overview

A partner organization is seeking a Senior Litigator based in the United States for a senior leadership role within a plaintiff-side employment law practice. This position focuses on driving strategy, performance, and outcomes across complex legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee litigation strategy, case outcomes, and performance across the litigation team, ensuring strong results in complex employment law matters.
• Manage outside counsel relationships and coordinate external legal resources to support case execution and efficiency.
• Partner with senior leadership on case selection, litigation priorities, and performance metrics to align legal strategy with organizational goals.
• Drive settlement strategy and lead negotiations on high-value, complex employment disputes.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop attorneys and litigation staff to strengthen team capability and performance.
• Identify and implement operational and technology improvements to enhance productivity, efficiency, and case management processes.

Requirements

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 7+ years of experience managing plaintiff-side employment litigation teams, practice groups, or law firm litigation functions.
• Proven success handling, negotiating, and resolving complex employment law disputes.
• Strong leadership experience with demonstrated ability to manage, coach, and develop legal professionals.
• Excellent litigation judgment combined with a strong operational and business mindset.
• Ability to oversee multiple high-stakes matters while maintaining quality, consistency, and strategic alignment.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to lead and shape a high-performing litigation team.
• High-impact role with strategic influence over case selection and firm outcomes.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Exposure to complex, high-value employment litigation matters.
• Leadership development and long-term career growth opportunities.

Location

• United States (remote work flexibility available)

This role involves collaboration with senior leadership to guide case selection, negotiation strategy, and overall litigation direction, combining hands-on legal expertise with operational leadership and team management.