Corporate/Employment Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a highly qualified and experienced Corporate/Employment Counsel to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and experience in employment law, strongly focusing on advising clients on employment-related compliance and drafting various employment agreements. The role requires exceptional academic credentials, strong writing skills, and a client-focused work ethic.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising Clients:
  • Guide employment-related compliance, including worker classification, wage and hour, immigration, unions, and collective bargaining.
  • Advise on employment policies, handbooks, and equal opportunity laws.
• Drafting Documents:
  • Draft employment agreements, separation agreements, and restrictive covenants.
  • Provide advice on reductions-in-force and WARN Act issues.
• Due Diligence and Transactions:
  • Conduct employment-related diligence.
  • Handle employment-related representations and covenants in transaction documents.
• Client Management:
  • Maintain strong client relationships and ensure client satisfaction.
  • Collaborate effectively with client teams and firm colleagues.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of employment law work experience at a nationally recognized law firm.
• Specific experience in:
  • Advising clients on employment-related compliance.
  • Drafting employment and separation agreements.
  • Advising on restrictive covenants.
  • Conducting employment-related due diligence.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong writing and organizational skills.
• Superior client-team-focused work ethic.
• Membership in good standing of (or eligibility to waive into) the CA Bar.

Education and Certifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Membership in good standing of the California Bar or eligibility to waive into the California Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Job Location

• Los Angeles, CA

Providing sophisticated top-quality legal representation nationally and globally, this full-service law firm offers services in areas of corporate, financial services, litigation, real estate, commercial finance, intellectual property, and trusts and estates. The firm's clients include public and private companies, Fortune 100, government and nonprofit organizations, and individuals. The firm has a collaborative and collegial environment where the most talented team of lawyers and professionals create creative and strategic solutions for clients' needs. In addition, the firm has an innovative team that provides strategies using new processes and software. The firm is committed to providing pro bono service and sponsoring a variety of programs that support education, arts and culture, health and welfare, and human rights. Focused on attracting diverse talents the firm provides various training and mentoring programs for professional growth. This nationally recognized firm has all the features of a successful law firm: highly skilled attorneys, amazing staff, a supportive work environment, and a competitive salary with great benefits.