Senior Counsel - Labor & Employment Litigation

Wealth Recruitment, LLC • Irvine, CA

1d • $230,000 - $275,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

A prestigious global law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to join its expanding Labor & Employment practice in California. The role represents employers, corporations, and public entities in complex, high-stakes employment litigation, with significant autonomy, direct client relationships, courtroom experience, and opportunities to co-chair trials. The Senior Counsel will manage sophisticated legal matters and contribute to the growth of the practice in a collaborative, internationally recognized environment.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with a strong academic record.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• Significant experience representing employers in labor and employment litigation.
• Proven ability to independently manage litigation from inception through resolution.
• Extensive experience with depositions, discovery, dispositive motions, mediations, and courtroom proceedings.
• Strong understanding of California employment laws, including FEHA, and applicable federal employment statutes.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex cases while maintaining outstanding attention to detail.
• Strong leadership, client relationship management, and mentoring abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience representing public entities in employment litigation.
• Substantial courtroom and trial preparation experience.
• Demonstrated success managing sophisticated, high-exposure employment disputes.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage approximately 10–20 sophisticated employment litigation matters from initial investigation through resolution.
• Evaluate claims and exposure, develop litigation strategies, and provide practical, business-focused legal solutions.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery responses, and substantive legal filings in California state and federal courts.
• Take and defend depositions, argue motions, attend hearings, and represent clients in mediations and trial proceedings.
• Co-chair trials, participate in jury selection, conduct witness examinations, and manage trial motions and submissions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to employers and public entities, providing strategic guidance throughout litigation.
• Support and guide junior attorneys while contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

Benefits

• Annual performance-based bonuses and a monthly bonus program offering up to $2,000 per month.
• Hybrid flexibility combining remote work and in-office collaboration.
• Six months of fully paid parental leave.
• Eligible attorneys may receive $250 per month toward qualifying student loans.
• $300 annually for eligible wellness activities, plus a dedicated Wellbeing Day.
• Retirement benefits beginning on day one, with immediate vesting.
• Access to international offices, professional networking, and client-facing events throughout North America.
• Ongoing mentorship, leadership opportunities, and professional training.

What This Job Offers

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