Senior Employment Law Attorney

About the Role

Join an established Bay Area law firm's employment practice as a senior attorney defending employers in complex California employment matters. You will manage cases independently, advise clients, and help grow the practice while mentoring junior attorneys.

What You'll Do

• Defend employers in FEHA, Title VII, wage and hour, PAGA, and class action litigation in state and federal courts.

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

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

• Develop client relationships and business, while serving existing clients and contributing to practice growth.

• Lead case strategy and supervise and mentor junior associates.

• Handle employment-related trade secret and unfair competition matters.

What We're Looking For

• At least 8 years of post-JD experience defending employers in California employment litigation, including FEHA, PAGA, wage and hour, and class action matters.

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

• Employer-side experience that combines litigation and HR counseling; plaintiff-side or employee-side practice does not meet the role's requirements.

• Experience with trade secret and unfair competition litigation, and appearances before employment agencies such as the EEOC, CRD, or DLSE.

• Strong client development and origination skills, with at least a partial portable book of business.

• Experience at a mid-size Bay Area firm or reputable employment boutique, along with the ability to manage cases and mentor junior attorneys.

• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

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

Location

Remote, with the primary location in Silicon Valley, California. The role requires willingness to work from an office in Silicon Valley, the Tri-Valley, or the Peninsula as needed.