Talent Counsel

A law firm is seeking a Talent Counsel to join their team in San Francisco, CA. The Talent Counsel will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to the firm on various employment-related matters, ensuring compliance with US federal, state, and local laws. They will serve as a point of contact for international employment issues, assist in policy creation, and support the firm's benefits team.

Duties:

• Advise the firm on employment-related matters under US federal, state, and local laws.
• Act as a point of contact for international employment issues.
• Keep abreast of emerging legislative and regulatory changes affecting employment obligations.
• Assist in the creation of policies, procedures, and trainings to ensure compliance.
• Review and revise internal policies and procedures for legal compliance.
• Develop and deliver training sessions on employment law matters for team members.
• Assist in drafting and negotiating employment-related documents, such as offer letters and separation agreements.
• Support the benefits team on compensation, benefits, leaves of absence, and immigration matters.
• Assist in pre-litigation employment matters as needed by the Office of General Counsel.
• Perform other duties as assigned by firm leadership.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 3-5 years of experience providing legal advice, preferably in a corporate or professional services environment.
• Strong preference for experience practicing employment law within California and/or New York.
• Solid understanding of employment law, including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour laws, etc.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and provide sound legal advice.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the Bar in the relevant jurisdiction preferred.

Skills:

• Proficiency in US employment law.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide sound legal advice.

Experience:

3-5 years of experience providing legal advice, preferably in a corporate or professional services environment.

Benefits:

• Full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurances.
• Robust mental well-being benefits.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Health savings account (with applicable medical plan) and flexible spending accounts.
• Long-term care insurance.
• 401K program.

This preeminent San Francisco firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a $10,000 bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.