Employment Law Advice and Counsel Attorney

A law firm seeks a skilled Employment Law Advice & Counsel Attorney with at least 8 years of experience in employment law matters. Based in San Francisco, California, this role provides an opportunity to work on various employment law issues, advising clients on compliance, and best practices, and resolving workplace concerns. Flexible work arrangements, including part-time schedules and occasional telework, are available.

Duties:

• Advise clients on a wide range of employment law issues, including compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Draft and review employment-related documents such as handbooks, employment contracts, separation agreements, and workplace policies.
• Provide counsel on matters involving harassment, wrongful termination, contract disputes, workplace discrimination, and whistleblower protections.
• Conduct risk assessments for clients on employment practices and recommend effective solutions.
• Stay updated on employment law developments to ensure clients remain compliant.
• Offer strategic guidance to employers on day-to-day workplace matters and employee relations.

Requirements:

• At least 8 years of experience in employment law advising and counseling.
• Strong knowledge of California and federal employment laws.
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Outstanding oral and written communication abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and provide practical, client-focused solutions.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• An active member of the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Expertise in drafting and reviewing employment-related documents.
• Ability to build strong client relationships and provide clear, actionable legal advice.
• Strong research and legal analysis capabilities.
• Commitment to ethical practice and adherence to professional standards.

Benefits:

• Flexible work options, including the potential for part-time (60% FTE) schedules.
• Opportunities for telework aligned with job responsibilities.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Top 25 Best Law Firm in Southern California boasts attorneys who are highly regarded with forward-thinking approaches, enthusiasm for collaborating across disciplines, and their unsurpassed commercial awareness. The firm has an ?emerging issues? program, which allows the firm to pioneer new and novel areas of the law. Associates have the opportunity to work on ground-breaking, high-profile matters for some of the world?s most innovative companies on a day-to-day basis. The firm has had its hand in the growth of global commerce and industry, allowing its associates to obtain truly substantive experience. The firm also require its attorneys to complete a minimum of 25 pro bono hours. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.