Employment Senior Associate or Of Counsel – California (Irvine, Los Angeles, San Diego)

Our client, a highly regarded law firm, is seeking an Employment Law Associate or Of Counsel with 7+ years of experience to join their team in Irvine, Los Angeles, or San Diego. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned employment attorney to provide day-to-day legal counsel to employers, develop workplace policies, and lead complex employment matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise employers on day-to-day employment law issues, ensuring compliance with state and federal employment laws
• Draft and review employment policies and procedures, including handbooks and workplace policies
• Handle ADA and FMLA matters, providing guidance on accommodations and leave management
• Draft and negotiate employment contracts, restrictive covenants, and severance agreements
• Conduct workplace investigations and provide management and employee training on employment law matters
• Provide proactive legal counsel to minimize risk and ensure regulatory compliance

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active admission to the California Bar is required
• Minimum of 7 years of employment law experience, with a focus on counseling employers and policy development
• Strong writing and analytical skills, with experience drafting employment-related contracts and policies
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively within a team

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $260,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) with profit sharing, and life insurance
• Additional optional benefits, such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing assistance, and pet insurance

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Writing sample (10 pages max, minimally edited by others)

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled employment law attorney to join a top-tier employment practice and work on high-impact employment counseling and compliance matters.