Senior Employment Associate Attorney

A law firm in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Senior Employment Associate Attorney with 4-5 years of experience in practicing management-side employment law. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in drafting employment-related agreements and policies, conducting workplace investigations, and counseling clients on various employment law matters. Additionally, the candidate should possess significant experience in handling complex litigation matters, including single-plaintiff, class actions, PAGA representative actions, and complex employee mobility disputes. Experience providing employment-related support for corporate transactions is a plus. Exceptional academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and California Bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly are required.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and representation to clients in management-side employment law matters.
• Draft and review employment-related agreements and policies, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct thorough workplace investigations and advise clients on appropriate actions and resolutions.
• Counsel clients on a wide range of employment law issues, including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, and employee mobility.
• Handle complex litigation matters, including single-plaintiff, class actions, PAGA representative actions, and disputes related to employee mobility.
• Collaborate with corporate transaction teams to provide employment-related support during mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Stay updated on changes in employment laws and regulations and provide proactive advice to clients.

Requirements:

• 4-5 years of experience practicing management-side employment law.
• Extensive experience in drafting employment-related agreements and policies.
• Proven ability to conduct workplace investigations and provide sound advice to clients.
• Strong knowledge of employment law issues, including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, and employee mobility.
• Experience handling complex litigation matters, including single-plaintiff, class actions, PAGA representative actions, and employee mobility disputes.
• Previous experience providing employment-related support for corporate transactions is a plus.
• Exceptional academic credentials.
• Comparable law firm experience.
• California Bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the California State Bar.

Certifications:

• Active California Bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents and providing legal advice.
• In-depth knowledge of employment law and litigation procedures.

This international firm covers the full range of corporate law practices, and specializes in niche fields such as transportation, food, and carbon markets; its four offices in the state give the firm a strong presence in California. Attorneys in this firm take an entrepreneurial approach to minimizing risks and maximizing outcomes for leading corporations and investors, and are equally comfortable in the courtroom or the conference room.