Associate - Labor and Employment

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with a focus on labor and employment to join their team in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience in employment counseling, with a strong emphasis on transactional work and client advisory services.

Duties

• Provide labor and employment assistance in mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Offer expert advice and counseling to employers on all aspects of the employment relationship.
• Draft offer letters, employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, and separation agreements.
• Ensure alignment of legal documents with client objectives and legal requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of broad-based employment counseling experience.
• Experience in employment law with a focus on transactional work.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and caregiving.
• Financial planning and retirement savings options.

The San Francisco 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, antitrust, intellectual property, health care, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, project finance, and environmental. 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.