Counsel - Employment

Atoms•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$170,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Atoms is seeking an attorney to join its Legal team as Counsel, focused on employment law and workforce-related advisory matters. The role combines strategic initiatives with day-to-day employment matters, HR advice, litigation, and investigations. The Counsel will partner with HR and company leadership on legal issues across the employment cycle, including hiring, classification, compliance, workplace conduct, performance, leaves and accommodations, and separations. The position offers exposure to Atoms’ business lines and employment-law matters across the organization. The role is based in Atoms’ Los Angeles office. Office-based teams work onsite five days a week. The base salary range is $170,000–$200,000 per year. Compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and qualifications; the employee may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.

Requirements

At least 4 years of employment law experience in a law firm, in-house, or combined setting.
Admission to practice law in California.
Solid grounding in California employment law and compliance.
Experience advising employers on day-to-day employment matters.
Employment-law litigation experience involving discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, wage and hour, or related areas.
Experience drafting and reviewing employment agreements and policies.
Ability to collaborate and work efficiently across teams and advise non-legal stakeholders.
Excellent judgment and ability to multitask, solve problems creatively, and advise based on available information.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

5–7 years of employment law experience.
Experience with technology companies, frontline workers, highly regulated environments, or global companies.
In-house counsel experience managing employment matters.
Exposure to workforce platforms, HRIS systems, or related technology.
Experience with investigations and misconduct allegations.
Ability to balance compliance, risk management, and business objectives.
Willingness to learn and grow, comfort with ambiguity and risk, and curiosity and resilience.

Responsibilities

Advise HR and business leaders on employment law matters, including performance management, restructuring, termination, personnel issues, and employment infrastructure for growing business lines.
Support employment litigation, including discovery management, strategy, case preparation, and pre- and post-filing negotiations.
Draft and review employment, consulting, and independent contractor agreements, onboarding documents, and offboarding documents.
Support workforce planning and strategic staffing decisions, including classification and hiring strategy.
Advise on background-check processes and related pre-employment screenings.
Advise on employee-relations investigations and issues involving misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and other workplace conduct.
Develop, review, and update employment policies, employee handbooks, and compliance documentation.
Assist with strategic workforce integrations from an employment-law and HR-compliance perspective.
Meet regularly with HR leadership to address emerging employment issues and provide legal guidance.
Ensure compliance with federal, state—particularly California—and local employment law requirements.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including multiple plans and HSA options.
Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Optional supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Pet insurance discount.
401(k).
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
Discretionary vacation days.
Eight paid holidays per year.
Paid sick time.
Paid bereavement leave.
Paid parental leave.
Potential eligibility for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.