Transactional Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A respected law firm seeks a Transactional Labor & Employment Associate with a minimum of 3 years of employment counseling experience. This non-litigation role focuses on advising employers across various aspects of the employment relationship and providing employment-related support during mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions. The position requires maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with the utmost discretion.

Location:

• Costa Mesa, CA

Duties:

• Provide employment-related advice and counsel during mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Advise a diverse client base on employment matters, including compliance, employee relations, and policy development.
• Collaborate with corporate teams to address employment issues in transactional settings.
• Maintain and protect confidential and sensitive information in line with firm policies.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of employment counseling experience with a focus on transactional and compliance work.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations applicable to corporate transactions.
• Experience advising clients on complex employment issues within a corporate environment.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active Bar membership in the relevant jurisdiction or eligibility for timely admission aligned with office location.

Skills:

• Expertise in employment law with an emphasis on non-litigation counseling and corporate transactions.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to provide strategic guidance to clients on employment issues.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for client-facing interactions.

The Orange County office of this highly prestigious, multi-national firm has experienced phenomenal growth in recent years and provides a full spectrum of legal services in a number of areas, including: commercial litigation, intellectual property, corporate finance, real estate, and employee benefits. The firms attorneys are typically very well-rounded and the firm makes a conscious effort to hire attorneys that fit in. Base compensation is excellent, and bonuses are both large and easily attainable.