Talent Counsel

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.


Talent Counsel - Employment Law Advisor at a Prestigious Law Firm in the US

H1: Join Our Team as a Talent Counsel at Orrick, a Leading Global Law Firm

H2: Work Remotely or at Any of Our US Offices

Are you a talented attorney with a passion for employment law? Do you have a solid understanding of US federal, state, and local employment laws? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Talent Counsel at Orrick, a prestigious and innovative law firm.

We are currently seeking a Juris Doctor (JD) graduate with 3-5+ years of experience providing legal advice in a corporate or professional services environment. Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience practicing employment law in California and/or New York. In this role, you will be responsible for advising the firm on employment-related matters, staying up-to-date on legislative and regulatory changes, and developing policies and procedures to ensure compliance. You will also have the opportunity to work on pre-litigation employment matters and provide training to team members on various employment law topics.

At Orrick, we value diversity, innovation, and collaboration. We have been recognized as the Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year three times in the past five years and have been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For for nine consecutive years. We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $194,000 - $260,000 depending on location and experience, annual discretionary merit bonuses, and a full range of health and wellness benefits.

If you are looking for a chance to make a meaningful impact and work with a dynamic team, we want to hear from you! To apply, please visit our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at . We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us at Orrick, where we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment for all of our employees.

Responsibilities:

- Advise the firm on employment-related matters under US federal, state, and local laws
- Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance
- Provide training to team members on various employment law topics
- Draft and negotiate employment-related documents, such as offer letters and separation agreements
- Support the firm's benefits team on compensation, benefits, and immigration matters
- Assist on pre-litigation employment matters as needed by the Office of General Counsel
- Perform other duties assigned by firm leadership

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
- 3-5+ years of experience providing legal advice in a corporate or professional services environment
- Strong understanding of US employment law, including discrimination, harassment, employment contracts, and wage and hour laws
- Ability to work independently and provide sound legal advice
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

About Orrick:

- A global law firm focused on technology, innovation, energy, infrastructure, and finance sectors
- Founded over 150 years ago in San Francisco, with offices in 25+ markets worldwide
- Recognized for delivering high-quality legal advice and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration
- Named Most Digital Firm of 2020 by Financial Times and Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year three times in the past five years
- Consistently named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For for nine consecutive years

Compensation and Benefits:

- Competitive salary range of $194,000 - $260,000 depending on location and experience
- Annual discretionary merit bonuses based on firm and individual performance
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurances
- Mental well-being benefits, child, family, elder, and pet care benefits, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Health savings account, flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and 401K program
- Generous compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program, parental leave benefits, and paid holidays

How to Apply:

- Submit your resume and cover letter through our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at
- We accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Join our team at Orrick, where we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment for all of our employees.

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Elective health benefits, mental well-being benefits, family and pet care benefits, short- and long-term disability benefits, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, 401K program, compensated time off, parental leave, paid holidays.

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Legal Advice, Policy Review, Training Development and Delivery, Document Drafting and Negotiation, Analytical Skills, Negotiation Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Verbal and Written Communication.

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Submit resume and cover letter through the firm's website.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.

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