Senior Counsel for Los Angeles office

A law firm seeks a Senior Counsel to join its dynamic Employment, Labor & Workforce Management (ELWM) practice in Los Angeles. This role is ideal for an attorney with a minimum of ten years of relevant experience in labor and employment law. The successful candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of federal and state labor and employment regulations and will be responsible for a broad range of litigation and advisory tasks.

Duties:

• Manage all aspects of litigation, including interviewing witnesses and reviewing electronically stored documents.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs to support litigation efforts.
• Conduct and defend depositions, ensuring effective representation of clients.
• Interact with clients and opposing counsel to facilitate communication and negotiation.
• Attend court appearances to advocate on behalf of clients.
• Provide strategic advice on workplace law issues, including wage and hour compliance, employee relations, and risk mitigation.
• Develop and review employment-related policies, agreements, and procedures.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in labor and employment law.
• Strong knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, including wage and hour regulations and anti-discrimination laws.
• Proven ability to handle complex litigation matters effectively.
• Excellent communication and writing skills to articulate legal concepts clearly.

Education:

• JD from an accredited institution.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in California.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Experience with portable business is preferred but not required.

Location: Los Angeles, California

Benefits:

• Comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses based on performance.
• A supportive work environment that promotes professional growth.

The Los Angeles office of this large, national firm is among the largest of the firms offices, with especially strong practices in the areas of labor and employment law and health care law. Offering services to a wide variety of clients both in southern California and nationally the firms attorneys also regularly practice in areas that include general litigation, government contracts, intellectual property, and corporate and securities law. Many of the firms partners have served in key government positions with, among others, the U.S. Departments of Justice, Labor and Health and Human Services, the National Labor Relations Board, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.