Senior Labor Counsel
About The Position
A prominent full-service law firm is seeking a Counsel to join its Labor & Employment Department. The position is ideal for an attorney with substantial experience in employment law, including litigation, counseling, and regulatory compliance. The firm offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and hands-on exposure to complex employment matters. This is an opportunity to join an Am Law 75 firm, recognized as one of the best legal defense firms for corporations and Fortune 500 companies, as a senior lead attorney managing junior associates and with a relatively quick path to Partner. The Counsel will independently manage labor and employment cases from inception to resolution, provide employment law advice to clients, and support a range of employment-related litigation and counseling matters.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in the relevant state bar.
- 9-12 years of experience in employment law, with substantial litigation and counseling exposure.
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with an excellent academic record.
- Proven ability to handle complex cases independently.
Nice To Haves
- Maintain and develop client relationships; a smaller portable book of business is advantageous but not required.
Responsibilities
- Handle single-plaintiff litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour, and reasonable accommodation claims.
- Manage and advise on PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) cases.
- Participate in class action litigation as needed.
- Draft, review, and respond to initial pleadings and discovery requests.
- Prepare, argue, and respond to motions, including dispositive and discovery motions.
- Take and defend depositions, including those of plaintiffs and corporate witnesses.
- Provide employment law counseling on federal and state regulations, policies, and best practices.
- Manage cases independently, from start to finish, with minimal supervision.
- Maintain and develop client relationships; a smaller portable book of business is advantageous but not required.
Benefits
- Salary range reflects multiple factors, including experience, education, licensure, certifications, market conditions, and organizational needs.
- Current range for this position is approximately $260,000-$290,000.
- Additional information on firm compensation and benefits is available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
