Senior Labor Counsel

About the Role:

A prominent full-service law firm is seeking a Counsel to join its Labor & Employment Department. The position is ideal for an attorney with substantial experience in employment law, including litigation, counseling, and regulatory compliance. The firm offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and hands-on exposure to complex employment matters.

Position Overview:

The Counsel will independently manage labor and employment cases from inception to resolution, provide employment law advice to clients, and support a range of employment-related litigation and counseling matters.

Key Responsibilities:

- Handle single-plaintiff litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour, and reasonable accommodation claims.

- Manage and advise on PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) cases.

- Participate in class action litigation as needed.

- Draft, review, and respond to initial pleadings and discovery requests.

- Prepare, argue, and respond to motions, including dispositive and discovery motions.

- Take and defend depositions, including those of plaintiffs and corporate witnesses.

- Provide employment law counseling on federal and state regulations, policies, and best practices.

- Manage cases independently, from start to finish, with minimal supervision.

- Maintain and develop client relationships; a smaller portable book of business is advantageous but not required.

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

- Licensed to practice law in the relevant state bar.

- 9 to 12 years of experience in employment law, with substantial litigation and counseling exposure.

- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with an excellent academic record.

- Proven ability to handle complex cases independently.

- Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

- Standard office setting using typical office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and copiers.

- Sedentary work primarily, involving sitting most of the time; occasional walking and standing required.

- Ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds.

- Close visual acuity required for reviewing documents, preparing analyses, and working extensively with computers.

Compensation & Benefits:

- Salary range reflects multiple factors, including experience, education, licensure, certifications, market conditions, and organizational needs. Current range for this position is approximately $270,000 to $290,000.