Talent Counsel

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

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Talent Counsel - Employment Law Specialist at Top-Ranked Global Law Firm

Overview:

- Orrick, a top-ranked global law firm, is seeking a Talent Counsel to advise the firm on employment-related matters and support the firm's benefits team.
- This position can be based in any of Orrick's . offices or 100% remote in the .
- The ideal candidate will have a and 3-5+ years of experience practicing employment law.

Responsibilities:

- Advise the firm on employment law matters under . federal, state, and local laws.
- Stay updated on legislative and regulatory changes affecting employment obligations and assist in creating policies, procedures, and trainings to ensure compliance.
- Review and revise internal policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.
- Provide training to team members on various employment law topics.
- Draft and negotiate employment-related documents, such as offer letters and separation agreements.
- Assist with pre-litigation employment matters, such as demand letters and administrative charges.
- Perform other duties as assigned by firm leadership.

Qualifications:

- with strong academic credentials.
- Strong preference for experience practicing employment law within California and/or New York.
- 3-5+ years of experience providing legal advice in a corporate or professional services environment.
- Solid understanding of employment law, including discrimination, harassment, employment contracts, wage and hour laws, employee leaves of absence, and benefits.
- Ability to work independently and provide sound legal advice while balancing the needs of the firm.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.

About Orrick:

- Orrick is a global law firm focused on serving the technology & innovation, energy & infrastructure, and finance sectors.
- Founded over 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick now has offices in 25+ markets worldwide.
- Recognized for delivering high-quality legal advice through diverse teams and a culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Named the Most Digital Firm of 2020 by Financial Times and the Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year three times in the past five years.
- Fortune has named Orrick to its list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For for nine consecutive years.
- Certified as a Fortune 100 Great Place To Work company.

Compensation and Benefits:

- Expected salary range: $194,000 - $260,000, depending on location and qualifications.
- Comprehensive and competitive total compensation package, including elective health benefits, mental well-being benefits, parental leave, and paid holidays.
- Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, determined by firm and individual performance.
- Orrick is committed to providing a thoughtful and fair compensation package to its employees, which may be modified in the future.

How to Apply:

- To apply for this position, visit and submit your resume and cover letter.
- Orrick accepts applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
- Orrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the SF Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Join our team at Orrick and make a meaningful impact while working with a collaborative and driven team.

Elective health benefits, mental well-being benefits, childcare benefits, disability benefits, 401K program, Flexible Time Off program, Parental leave benefits, paid holidays

Legal Advice, Policy Review, Training, Drafting and Negotiating Documents, Analytical Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Verbal and Written Communication

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Submit resume and cover letter via Orrick's Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings website

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

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