Labor & Employment Attorney

SWICKARD SHARED SERVICES LLC • Las Vegas, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Swickard Auto Group is seeking a practicing Labor & Employment (L&E) attorney with 3+ years of experience to serve as the primary in-house L&E counsel for a high-growth, multi-state employer. This role is based in Las Vegas, NV, and will advise Human Resources and operational leadership on a wide range of employment law matters across multiple jurisdictions, with a particular focus on California. The attorney will be responsible for shaping policy, protecting the organization, and supporting thousands of employees. This is a leadership position within the in-house legal department, offering significant influence and direct access to senior leadership.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission
• 3+ years of labor and employment law experience from an in-house legal department, law firm, or a combination
• Experience advising Human Resources and operations leadership on day-to-day employment matters in a fast-paced, multi-location environment
• Strong working knowledge of federal and California employment law -- wage and hour, PAGA, FEHA, CFRA, and California-specific compliance requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills -- able to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for non-lawyers
• High integrity, sound judgment, and a practical, solutions-oriented approach to legal risk
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to think strategically and function effectively in a lean, high-growth in-house environment

Nice To Haves

• California bar license required or strongly preferred
• Multi-state employment law experience a significant advantage -- Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, and Nevada employment law familiarity highly valued

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary in-house counsel on labor and employment matters across all Swickard markets -- advising on hiring, terminations, leaves, accommodations, workers' compensation, wage and hour compliance, and employee relations
• Advise Human Resources leadership and General Managers on employment law compliance across multiple jurisdictions, with particular emphasis on California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, and Nevada
• Draft, review, and update employment policies, offer letters, separation agreements, arbitration agreements, and employee-facing documentation
• Manage employment-related disputes and litigation -- including government agency charges (EEOC, state labor commissioners), federal/state court litigation, alternative dispute resolution, trial/witness preparation, document production/eDiscovery, and settlement negotiations
• Partner with Human Resources on investigations -- providing legal guidance on complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and disciplinary decisions while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal standards
• Monitor changes in federal, state, and local employment law across all operating jurisdictions -- updating the organization proactively on compliance requirements
• Support collective bargaining and union-related matters as applicable
• Advise on leave administration -- including FMLA, CFRA, state-specific leave laws, OWBPA, WARN, and ADA/FEHA reasonable accommodation processes
• Provide training to Human Resources, operations, and management teams on employment law topics and Swickard's policies

Benefits

• Competitive salary -- commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• A leadership role within a growing in-house legal team with direct access to senior leadership and meaningful influence over employment policy and practice across the organization
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior