Labor & Employment Attorney

SWICKARD SHARED SERVICES LLC • Las Vegas, NV

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Swickard Auto Group is seeking a Labor & Employment Attorney to serve as the primary in-house legal advisor to Human Resources and operational leadership on employment matters across its markets. The role is based with the Legal & Shared Services team in Las Vegas and supports nearly 3,000 employees across California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, and Nevada. It is a leadership role in a high-growth organization, with meaningful influence over employment policies and practices.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission.
• California bar license required or strongly preferred.
• At least 3 years of labor and employment law experience in 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, including wage and hour, PAGA, FEHA, CFRA, and California-specific compliance requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability 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 and ability to think strategically and function effectively in a lean, high-growth in-house environment.

Nice To Haves

• Multi-state employment law experience, especially familiarity with Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, and Nevada employment law.

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, particularly 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 agency charges, court litigation, alternative dispute resolution, trial and witness preparation, document production and eDiscovery, and settlement negotiations.
• Partner with Human Resources on complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and disciplinary decisions, providing legal guidance and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal standards.
• Monitor federal, state, and local employment law changes across operating jurisdictions and proactively update the organization 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 employment law and company policy training to Human Resources, operations, and management teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts.
• Leadership role within a growing in-house legal team, with direct access to senior leadership and influence over employment policy and practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree