Tax - Transactional Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A prominent law firm is seeking an experienced employment attorney to join its Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits Group. This non-litigation role involves providing employment-related guidance in corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, as well as advising various types of employers on all facets of the employment relationship. 

Location:

• Menlo Park, CA

Duties:

• Provide employment-related assistance in corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions
• Counsel employers on various aspects of employment law, including compliance, policies, and risk management
• Advise on issues related to executive compensation, employee benefits, and employment agreements
• Ensure adherence to confidentiality and information protection standards, managing sensitive and proprietary client information

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in employment counseling, with a broad base of knowledge in employment law
• Strong background in employment aspects of corporate transactions
• Excellent advisory skills and ability to provide comprehensive employment counseling to diverse clients

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction(s) (e.g., California or New York)

Skills:

• Proficiency in advising on employment law within corporate transactions
• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Capability to work collaboratively within a team-focused environment

This very prestigious Los Angeles firm has offices throughout the U.S. and the world. Their mega-power clients include top national and international corporations. The firm has a unique culture and produces very self-confident, easy-going, polished attorneys. This firm has a lot of power in Los Angeles and embraces attorneys from a variety of backgrounds in a very encouraging way. Additionally, the compensation at this firm is truly first-rate. New attorneys are encouraged to partake in the mentoring program and training opportunities. The firm has a very good management structure which appears to make partnership and advancement decisions for its associates in a very even-handed and fair manner.