Employment Litigation Partner - Labor & Employment

Nationally recognized, full-service law firm expanding its Labor & Employment Practice Group seeks a seasoned Employment Litigation Partner to lead high-stakes defense matters and shape the next chapter of a growing, collaborative practice in San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Lead sophisticated employment defense matters—wage and hour, PAGA, class and collective actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination—from inception through resolution
• Try and argue complex cases in California state and federal courts and represent employers before the EEOC, U.S. Department of Labor, and state administrative agencies
• Deliver strategic employment counseling and proactive risk-management advice that helps clients stay ahead of liability
• Supervise, mentor, and develop associates and legal staff, building the depth of the practice group
• Cultivate and grow lasting client relationships; portable book of business welcomed but not required
• Collaborate with firm leadership on practice development, thought leadership, and industry positioning
• Contribute to a culture of excellence, inclusion, and mutual support across the broader Labor & Employment team

Requirements

• 10+ years of employment defense litigation experience, with significant wage and hour and class action exposure
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex litigation in California state and federal courts
• Proven leadership and mentoring track record—you have developed other attorneys
• Strong advocacy, analytical writing, and client communication skills
• Active California Bar admission in good standing

Nice to have

• Portable book of business (welcomed, not required)
• Administrative agency hearing experience (EEOC, DLSE, DFEH/CRD)
• Experience advising multi-state employers on California-specific compliance
• Prior law firm partnership or practice group leadership experience

Location & Schedule

Los Angeles or San Francisco, CA – Hybrid

Pay

• Base salary $200,000 – $300,000 depending on experience and portable business
• Bonus: Discretionary and billable-based bonus opportunities

Benefits

• Time off: Unlimited PTO for attorneys
• Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Accounts: Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Retirement: 401(k)
• Culture: Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with meaningful client contact and clear advancement paths