Senior-Level Employment Attorney - Part-Time

Responsibilities

• Counseling clients on employee relations, terminations, leaves of absence, wage & hour issues, accommodation requests, workplace investigations, and compliance best practices.
• Drafting and revising employment policies, handbooks, agreements, and separation documents.
• Representing employers in state and federal employment litigation.
• Handling matters before the Labor Commissioner, Department of Civil Rights, EEOC, and other administrative agencies.
• Supporting clients through employment-related disputes, audits, and crisis situations.
• Mentoring junior attorneys as needed (if desired).

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in California.
• Minimum 10+ years of California employment law experience, including both litigation and proactive counseling.
• Strong track record of independently managing employment matters from intake to resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with business clients.
• Exceptional writing, analytical, and client communication skills.
• Practical, solutions-oriented approach to employment issues.
• Prior small firm, boutique, or in-house experience is a plus.

Compensation

$140 - $160/hour

About Fairgrieve Law Office

Fairgrieve Law Office is a boutique, employer-side employment law firm committed to helping California businesses navigate employment regulations. The firm provides strategic advice, clear direction, and trusted advocacy to clients, allowing them to focus on running their businesses.