Talent Counsel

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Talent Counsel to join their team. The Talent Counsel will be responsible for providing legal advice and support on employment-related matters, ensuring compliance with US federal, state, and local laws. They will also play a crucial role in policy development, training, and assisting with pre-litigation employment matters.

Duties:

• Advise the firm on employment-related matters under US federal, state, and local laws.
• Serve as a point of contact for international employment issues.
• Assist in creating policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure compliance with emerging legislative and regulatory changes.
• Review and revise internal policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.
• Develop and deliver training sessions on various employment law matters for team members.
• Assist in drafting and negotiating employment-related documents, including offer letters and separation agreements.
• Support the firm's benefits team on matters related to compensation, benefits, leaves of absence, and immigration.
• Assist on pre-litigation employment matters as needed by the Office of General Counsel.
• Perform other duties assigned or requested 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.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the Bar in the relevant jurisdiction preferred.

Skills:

• 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.

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.

The Los Angeles office of this premier, high-level finance firm splits its full-service practice into 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 firm offers an entrepreneurial, upbeat work environment and an opportunity to work with fun and interesting people. Candidates we have sent here return genuinely impressed with the firms attorneys overall competence. The firm offers top market pay, and not so coincidentally, associates often complain about high expectations for billable hours. The firm recently opened its first overseas office.