Employment, Labor and Workforce Management Senior Associate Attorney/Counsel

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney / Counsel with 7-10 years of experience in commercial litigation, including expertise in trade secrets and restrictive covenant/employee mobility issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in various aspects of commercial litigation, including fraud, breach of contract, and intellectual property disputes. Admission to practice law in California is mandatory.

Duties:

• Handle complex commercial litigation cases, including matters related to fraud, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and commercial leases.
• Manage disputes involving partnership agreements, shareholder disputes, and unfair competition.
• Litigate trade secret and restrictive covenant issues, addressing employee mobility and related concerns.
• Conduct soft IP litigation, focusing on trademark and copyright issues.
• Develop and implement case strategies, providing high-level legal advice and representation.
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and settlement agreements.
• Prepare and argue motions in court, attend hearings, and represent clients in mediations and trials.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case preparation and strategy.
• Collaborate with clients, opposing counsel, and other legal professionals to advance cases.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior attorneys and legal staff.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 7-10 years of experience in commercial litigation, with a focus on trade secrets and restrictive covenant issues.
• Proven track record of handling complex litigation cases, including fraud, breach of contract, and intellectual property disputes.
• Strong academic credentials with excellent communication and writing skills.
• Admission to practice law in California (mandatory).

Certifications:

• Admission to the California Bar (required).

Skills:

• Expertise in commercial litigation, including handling cases involving trade secrets, restrictive covenants, and employee mobility.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with the ability to draft and review complex legal documents.
• Excellent communication skills for representing clients in court, conducting depositions, and negotiating settlements.
• Ability to develop and implement effective case strategies and provide high-level legal advice.
• Experience in managing multiple aspects of litigation, from case inception through trial.
• Proven ability to collaborate with clients and other legal professionals, and to mentor junior staff.

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.