Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsThis range is provided by Nxt Level. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$240,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yrAll Things Talent Acquisition | Account Executive @ Nxt LevelEmployment Senior Associate or Of Counsel – California (Irvine, Los Angeles, San Diego)Specialty in ADA and FMLA mattersOur client, a highly regarded law firm, is seeking an Employment Law Associate or Of Counsel with 7+ years of experience to join their team in Irvine, Los Angeles, or San Diego. We would like someone that's willing to be hybrid in one of the locations. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned employment attorney to provide day-to-day legal counsel to employers, develop workplace policies, and lead complex employment matters.Key Responsibilities:Advise employers on day-to-day employment law issues, ensuring compliance with state and federal employment lawsDraft and review employment policies and procedures, including handbooks and workplace policiesHandle ADA and FMLA matters, providing guidance on accommodations and leave managementDraft and negotiate employment contracts, restrictive covenants, and severance agreementsConduct workplace investigations and provide management and employee training on employment law mattersProvide proactive legal counsel to minimize risk and ensure regulatory complianceQualifications:Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law schoolActive admission to the California Bar is requiredMinimum of 7 years of employment law experience, with a focus on counseling employers and policy developmentStrong writing and analytical skills, with experience drafting employment-related contracts and policiesAbility to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environmentSelf-starter who can work independently and collaboratively within a teamComprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) with profit sharing, and life insuranceAdditional optional benefits, such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing assistance, and pet insuranceApplication Process:Interested candidates should submit the following:ResumeWriting sample (10 pages max, minimally edited by others)This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled employment law attorney to join a top-tier employment practice and work on high-impact employment counseling and compliance matters.Seniority LevelMid-Senior levelEmployment TypeFull-timeJob FunctionLegalIndustriesLegal Services and Law Practice #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17