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Senior Counsel - Labor & Employment Litigation
Wealth Recruitment, LLC•Los Angeles, CA
•$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 focuses on complex, high-stakes employment litigation for employers, corporations, and public entities. The Senior Counsel will have significant autonomy, direct client relationships, courtroom experience, and opportunities to co-chair trials while working in a collaborative, internationally recognized legal environment. The position involves independently managing approximately 10–20 sophisticated employment litigation matters from initial investigation through resolution, developing litigation strategy, drafting and arguing legal filings, representing clients in court and alternative dispute resolution, and advising clients throughout the litigation process. The Senior Counsel will also mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the growth of the practice. The role offers hybrid work, a base salary of $230,000–$275,000 depending on experience and qualifications, annual performance-based bonuses, and a monthly bonus program of up to $2,000. Additional offerings include six months of fully paid parental leave, qualifying student loan assistance, wellness support, retirement benefits with immediate vesting, international networking and client-facing opportunities, mentorship, leadership opportunities, and professional training.
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.
- 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 with 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 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 and participate in jury selection, witness examinations, and trial motions and submissions.
- Build and maintain client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor to employers and public entities throughout litigation.
- Support and mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.
Benefits
- Base salary of $230,000–$275,000, based on experience and qualifications.
- Annual performance-based bonuses and a monthly bonus program offering up to $2,000 per month.
- Hybrid work flexibility.
- Six months of fully paid parental leave.
- $250 per month toward qualifying student loans for eligible attorneys.
- $300 annually for eligible wellness activities and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
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