Employment Transactional Attorney

Direct Counsel is partnering with a well-established plaintiff-side litigation firm in Los Angeles that is expanding its team and seeking a Transactional/Contract Attorney. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys working on complex agreements and high-impact litigation matters and wants to play a key role in the settlement process. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of legal experience, strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, and an interest in complex litigation. Experience with class actions, wage-and-hour matters, or consumer litigation is a plus. Main ResponsibilitiesNegotiate, draft, review and revise various contracts, including class actions settlement agreementsNegotiate, draft, review, and revise class action notices, claim forms and other related documents;Negotiate, draft, review, and revise motions for approval of class action settlements; andMonitor class action administrators to ensure that they are carrying out their responsibilities pursuant to the court’s instructions Hiring CriteriaLicensed to practice law in California or pending admission to the California bar and have 3+ years of experienceA positive attitude and interest in joining a highly successful firm and collegial group of 25+ attorneys dedicated to helping those who have experienced injustice in the workplace across California.Prior experience with class actions, complex litigation, and wage and hour litigation is a plus.Candidates must be able to travel occasionally. Compensation & BenefitsSalary Range: $160,000 - $200,000 (commensurate with experience)Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insuranceOpportunity for Performance Based Discretionary Bonus & Merit Increases Work Location: In person