Senior Employment Associate Attorney

2-9 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Senior Employment Associate Attorney with 4-5 years of experience in practicing management-side employment law. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in drafting employment-related agreements and policies, conducting workplace investigations, and counseling clients on various employment law matters. Additionally, the candidate should possess significant experience in handling complex litigation matters, including single-plaintiff, class actions, PAGA representative actions, and complex employee mobility disputes. Experience providing employment-related support for corporate transactions is a plus. Exceptional academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and California Bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly are required.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and representation to clients in management-side employment law matters.
• Draft and review employment-related agreements and policies, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct thorough workplace investigations and advise clients on appropriate actions and resolutions.
• Counsel clients on a wide range of employment law issues, including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, and employee mobility.
• Handle complex litigation matters, including single-plaintiff, class actions, PAGA representative actions, and disputes related to employee mobility.
• Collaborate with corporate transaction teams to provide employment-related support during mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Stay updated on changes in employment laws and regulations and provide proactive advice to clients.

Requirements:

• 4-5 years of experience practicing management-side employment law.
• Extensive experience in drafting employment-related agreements and policies.
• Proven ability to conduct workplace investigations and provide sound advice to clients.
• Strong knowledge of employment law issues, including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, and employee mobility.
• Experience handling complex litigation matters, including single-plaintiff, class actions, PAGA representative actions, and employee mobility disputes.
• Previous experience providing employment-related support for corporate transactions is a plus.
• Exceptional academic credentials.
• Comparable law firm experience.
• California Bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the California State Bar.

Certifications:

• Active California Bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents and providing legal advice.
• In-depth knowledge of employment law and litigation procedures.

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