Employment Litigation Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Handle management-side employment litigation matters through all stages of a dispute
• Conduct internal workplace investigations
• Advises employers on day-to-day employment law issues, including terminations, leaves of absence, employee discipline and workplace policies
• Draft and review employment agreements, policies and related documentation
• Counsels clients on trade secret disputes, restrictive covenants and employee mobility matters
• Advises on employment-related aspects of mergers, acquisitions and other corporate transactions
• Draft substantive motions, briefs and other legal filings
• Works directly with clients to develop practical, business-focused solutions

Who You Are

• 3rd–5th year associate
• Experience in management-side employment litigation and counselling
• Much experience litigating employment disputes
• Significant experience advising fast-growing companies on employment compliance matters
• Experience with trade secrets, non-compete issues and employee non-solicitation matters preferred
• Experience supporting employment issues arising in M&A transactions preferred
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong academic credentials
• Member of the California Bar

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $260,000 – $365,000 (DOE based on class year)
• Benefits: Discretionary merit bonuses, comprehensive healthcare coverage, family-building benefits, paid parental leave, 401(k), wellness reimbursements, career coaching, back-up childcare support, firm-paid CLE and bar dues, and a broad range of wellbeing and insurance benefits.