Labor & Employment Law In House Counsel

One of Robert Half Legal's best clients - the legal department in a Fortune 50 company's subsidiary - is seeking an in-house employment law counsel, focused on labor & employment law compliance. This role is transactional in nature, but a litigation background is helpful. For now, the position requires being onsite daily in Irvine (near airport). This counsel will be responsible for identifying employment & labor law issues, bringing them to resolution, and managing the fix (in conjunction with different internal teams & occasionally outside counsel). Pay is contingent upon years of experience doing this independently, but the company is targeting 2-8 (no more, no less). Perks of Company:I have placed 6/9 people in the legal department. All are still there, happy, and thriving!“This team is so good about picking up slack, and nobody says, ‘this isn’t my job.’ They just get it done! That has made for such a good culture. That’s what we want to continue to cultivate. The team we’ve built is 100% the best part of my job.” – AGCThis company is a subsidiary of a multi-billion, Fortune 50 company. They have the resources of a big company with the benefits of a smaller company (autonomy, not much bureaucracy, autonomy).Lots of ownership and growth. For someone who is a go-getter, this is a great place to be!Free gym membership (you get 9 options of local gyms!).Cell phone and laptop provided by company (for company work, even though it’s 100% in office)The GC is young, kind and has high standards of excellence. The AGC is similar, down to earth and trusting. “We are very proud of the teams we are building. The culture is a thing we take very seriously!”Company is rolling out some aggressive ESG goals (100% landfill waste elimination by 2030) 2-8 years of employment law experience in CAAbility to advise HR and operations teams on labor laws, such as hiring & firingAbility to identify issues and roadmap solutions on labor compliance issuesGet it done personality – not a bulldog, but someone who moves things alongSomeone who can be a good mentor to paralegals, who does not look down on staff. To apply to this exciting opportunity, send your resume to Melanie.Kent[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with "Irvine In-House Counsel - Employment Compliance" as the subject line. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.