Labor & Employment Attorney

Mach Industries•Huntington Beach, CA

3d•$190,000 - $240,000

About The Position

Mach Industries is seeking a Labor & Employment Attorney to advise on the full employee lifecycle and support the growth of its engineering, manufacturing, and corporate teams. The attorney will partner with People, executive leadership, and operating managers to resolve workplace issues, develop scalable employment practices, and manage labor and employment risk across multiple locations. The role calls for a practical counselor with strong California employment law experience and sound judgment in sensitive situations. The attorney will work directly with managers, handle investigations, and develop clear recommendations that account for legal requirements and operational needs.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar, with eligibility to practice in-house in California.
5+ years of relevant labor and employment law experience at a law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination of both.
Substantial experience advising on California employment law.
Experience counseling employers on sensitive personnel matters and conducting or overseeing workplace investigations.
Strong working knowledge of federal employment law and experience supporting employers across multiple states.
Excellent judgment, discretion, and the ability to provide clear, actionable advice.
Ability to build trust with employees, managers, and senior leadership while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, to conform to U.S. Government export regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or other businesses with substantial on-site and hourly workforces.
5+ years of relevant labor and employment law experience at a law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination of both.
Experience with labor relations, union organizing matters, and collective bargaining.
Experience managing employment litigation, agency investigations, and wage and hour disputes.
Familiarity with workplace safety requirements and federal contractor employment obligations.
Experience supporting rapid hiring, new facility openings, and expansion into additional states.

Responsibilities

Advise on hiring, onboarding, performance management, discipline, terminations, workforce changes, and other employment matters.
Counsel People and operating leaders on wage and hour compliance, employee classification, working time, meal and rest periods, compensation practices, and contingent labor.
Advise on accommodations, leaves of absence, disability, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and workplace conduct.
Conduct or oversee workplace investigations and recommend appropriate corrective action.
Draft and maintain employment agreements, offer letters, separation agreements, policies, handbooks, and related documentation.
Support manufacturing operations on scheduling, overtime, staffing models, temporary labor, and workforce expansion.
Advise on labor relations, organizing activity, collective bargaining obligations, and compliance with the National Labor Relations Act.
Manage employment claims, agency matters, and litigation in coordination with outside counsel.
Support workplace safety matters in coordination with EHS and other legal specialists.
Develop manager training and partner with People to implement consistent practices across jurisdictions.
Monitor legal developments and translate them into timely policy and operational changes.