Senior Employment Law Attorney

About the Role

Join a California employment law practice as a senior attorney defending employers in complex litigation and providing practical workplace counseling. You will manage matters independently, guide junior attorneys, and help grow client relationships.

What You'll Do

• Defend employers in state and federal litigation involving FEHA, Title VII, wage and hour disputes, and PAGA and class actions.

• Manage cases from inception through resolution, including discovery, motions, and appearances before the EEOC, CRD, and DLSE.

• Advise clients on workforce management, HR policies, and California employment law compliance.

• Develop client relationships and business, while servicing existing clients.

• Lead case strategy and mentor junior associates.

• Handle trade secret and unfair competition matters as part of a broad employment litigation practice.

What We're Looking For

• At least 8 years of post-JD experience handling California employer-side employment litigation.

• Active California Bar license and a JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Proven defense experience with FEHA, PAGA, wage and hour, and other complex employment claims, along with experience in trade secret and unfair competition litigation.

• Experience appearing before employment agencies such as the EEOC, CRD, or DLSE.

• Strong client counseling, case management, associate supervision, and business development skills, including a portable book of business.

• Employer-side practice background, with experience in a mid-size regional firm or employment boutique preferred.

• Must have work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $225,000 to $275,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Remote role, with the primary location listed as California, United States. Candidates must be willing to relocate to the Silicon Valley, Tri-Valley, or Peninsula area.