Labor Counsel (San Francisco)

Seeking a highly motivated, senior associate or counsel with six years of experience to join our client's nationally recognized Employment and Labor practice in either our client's San Francisco or Santa Monica office.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in counseling and defending both single-plaintiff employment cases and class and collective actions in wage and hour cases and class-wide allegations of unfair employment practices. Responsibilities include counseling and advising employers in employment matters, taking and defending depositions, managing written discovery, drafting and arguing motions, drafting complex class and collective certification opposition briefs, and drafting employment agreements, separation agreements, position statements, employee handbooks, and other employment-related documents.

The firm offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. They also provide eligible employees flexible time off plans, including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays.

Required Qualifications

• At least six or more years of experience with counseling and defending both (1) single-plaintiff employment cases and (2) class and collective actions in wage and hour cases and class wide allegations of unfair employment practices.
• Experience counseling and advising employers in employment matters, including discipline/discharge, discrimination/harassment, restrictive covenants, ADA/FMLA compliance, and wage and hour issues.
• Experience taking and defending depositions, managing written discovery, and drafting and arguing motions.
• Experience drafting complex class and collective certification opposition briefs.
• Experience drafting employment agreements, separation agreements, position statements, employee handbooks, and other employment-related documents.
• Strong legal research skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, superior analytical skills, and the ability to manage client engagements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, can-do attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and assume a high degree of responsibility.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

A top Am Law 100 firm with 31 offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, is a fully integrated global law firm that provides clients with connected legal advice, wherever and whenever they need it.

The Firm understands the value of a diverse workforce and believes people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. They aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to their diverse client base, they are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing their people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic.

• Mansfield Certified Plus firm
• Signee to the United Nations' Global LGBTQ* Standard of Conduct for Business
• Named by Stonewall as a “Top Global Employer”
• Received the Women in Law Empowerment Forum “WILEF” Gold Standard Certification

Pursuant to the California pay transparency laws, the Firm is posting a reasonable estimate of a compensation range for an Associate with six or more years of experience. At the time of posting, the estimated California range is $295,000 to $360,000. Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the level of relevant experience, skill sets, training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, market data, and other job-related factors permitted by law. The range is based on a full-time work schedule.