Senior Employment Law Attorney

About the Role

A regional law firm is seeking a California-licensed employment litigator with 8 or more years of experience defending employers. You will manage complex matters, advise clients on workplace compliance, and help grow the practice while mentoring junior attorneys.

What You'll Do

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

• Manage cases from inception through resolution, including discovery, law and motion, and appearances before agencies such as the EEOC, CRD, and DLSE.

• Provide preventative counseling on workforce management, HR policies, and California employment law compliance.

• Develop client relationships and business, and support existing client matters.

• Lead case strategy and supervise and mentor junior associates.

• Handle trade secret and unfair competition matters as part of a diverse employment law practice.

What We're Looking For

• At least 8 years of post-JD experience in California employer-side 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.

• Experience with complex litigation, trade secret and unfair competition disputes, agency proceedings, and employment counseling.

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

• Employer-side practice experience, preferably at a mid-sized regional firm or employment law boutique.

• Ability to supervise and mentor junior attorneys.

• Work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

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

Location

Remote role, with the primary location in Silicon Valley, California. The position is intended for candidates willing to relocate to an office in Silicon Valley, the Tri-Valley, or the Peninsula.