Of Counsel - Public Entity Labor & Employment

ATKINSON ANDELSON LOYA RUUD & ROMO APC • Sausalito, CA

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About The Position

Atkinson Andelson Loya Ruud & Romo (AALRR), an AmLaw 200 law firm with nine offices across California, seeks up to two experienced Of Counsel Attorneys (7+ years) to join our Public Entity Labor & Employment (PELE) Practice Group in Marin. This is a rare chance to join a thriving public-sector practice, take the lead on complex labor and employment matters, and work on high-impact cases shaping California public law.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 7 years of litigation, labor relations, or public-sector employment law. Prior public agency or union-side experience strongly preferred.
• Skills: Proven ability to handle cases independently; excellent writing, negotiation, and client counseling skills.
• Academic Background: Top 50% of law school class preferred; graduates from UC Berkeley, UC Law SF, UC Davis, Santa Clara, USF, or other highly regarded law schools encouraged to apply.
• Mindset: Independent, client-focused, collaborative, and passionate about local government.

Responsibilities

• Leading complex litigation in trial and appellate courts on behalf of cities, counties, and special districts.
• Serving as chief labor negotiator at bargaining tables, advising management in collective bargaining, responding to union demands, and handling unfair practice charges before PERB.
• Conducting and managing high-profile employment investigations, particularly involving represented safety employees (POBR/FBOR).
• Handling contested administrative hearings, including arbitrations and PERB trials.
• Providing strategic advice and counsel on a wide range of public-sector labor and employment issues, including discipline, accommodations, wage-and-hour compliance, and executive contracts.
• Acting as Special Counsel to municipalities in matters involving elected official misconduct and other politically sensitive issues.
• Advising Fire Districts on general counsel services, including Brown Act, Public Records Act, and ethics compliance.
• Drafting complex legal opinions and advising City Attorney offices on novel governance issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees