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Oakland, CA, United States

Corporate/Employment Counsel

Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview

A law firm in Oakland, CA, seeks a highly skilled Corporate/Employment Counsel to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of employment law experience at a nationally recognized law firm and will be adept at advising on various employment-related issues. This role requires exceptional legal expertise, a robust client-focused approach, and the ability to handle complex employment matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on employment-related compliance issues, including worker classification, wage and hour laws, immigration, union matters, and collective bargaining.
• Draft and review employment agreements, separation agreements, and policies.
• Advice on reductions-in-force, WARN Act compliance, and other employment-related matters.
• Develop and review restrictive covenants, employment policies, and handbooks.
• Conducted due diligence and handled employment-related representations and covenants in transaction documents.
• Stay current on employment law trends and developments to provide proactive guidance.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to resolve complex employment issues and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of employment law experience at a nationally recognized law firm.
• Extensive experience advising clients on compliance with employment-related laws, including worker classification, wage and hour laws, and immigration issues.
• Proven experience drafting employment and separation agreements and handling reductions-in-force and WARN Act issues.
• Experience with restrictive covenants and employment-related due diligence in transactions is a plus.
• Excellent academic credentials with a strong record of academic achievement.
• Superior writing and organizational skills, with a solid client-focused work ethic.
• Must be a member in good standing of the California Bar or eligible to waive into the CA Bar.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Member in good standing of the California Bar or eligibility to waive into the CA Bar.

Skills

• Expertise in employment law and regulations.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a client-focused approach.
• Ability to handle complex and sensitive legal issues with professionalism and discretion.

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