Mid-Level Employment and Labor Group Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A distinguished law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Employment and Labor Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join its Employment and Labor Practice Group. This position is available in San Francisco, CA, and offers opportunities for career growth in a dynamic legal environment.

Location

• San Francisco, CA

Duties

• Advise and counsel clients on employment law compliance.
• Prepare and negotiate employment agreements, separation agreements, and other personnel-related contracts and policies.
• Handle litigation matters, including trade secrets, employee mobility, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and whistleblower claims.
• Conduct due diligence and draft employment-related agreements in the context of corporate M&A transactions.
• Provide direct client interaction and respond to legal counseling requests.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in employment law, including litigation and counseling.
• Demonstrated knowledge of corporate M&A transactions and employment-related due diligence.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong legal and business knowledge in handling a variety of employment-related cases.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.

Certifications

• Active membership in the California Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Exceptional writing skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and manage time effectively.
• Leadership qualities and a proactive approach to increased responsibilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits, including adoption and fertility treatment options.
• Access to tax-free health accounts, including HSA and FSA.
• Participation in 401(k) or Roth 401(k) retirement plans.
• Global wellness program with resources like health care advocates, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness apps.
• Flexible time away and reduced schedule arrangements.
• Annual fees for primary state bar registration and professional associations.
• Pro bono opportunities with dedicated support for involvement in charitable initiatives.
• Matching gift programs for donations to law schools and charitable organizations.

Although the San Francisco office of this full-service, multi-national juggernaut is known primarily for its large Litigation department, its Business department is growing and, in fact, includes an outstanding International Transactions practice. Despite its size and impressive stature within the legal community, insiders claim the firm maintains a ?small firm? culture ? associates are neither competitive nor pretentious and the firm itself is notoriously not hierarchical. Salaries are competitive (although associates complain the firm will never be the first to raise salaries), and billable hour pressure is manageable.