Labor & Employment Counseling Associate

Labor & Employment Counseling Associate
Location: Los Angeles, CA

A leading global law firm is seeking a 7th–10th year Associate to join its Labor & Employment practice in Los Angeles. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced employment counsellor to serve as a strategic advisor to employers ranging from national businesses to multinational organisations on complex workplace issues and day-to-day employment matters.

The role offers substantial client contact and the opportunity to partner directly with HR professionals, in-house counsel and business leaders to develop practical, business-focused employment solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise employers on a broad range of employment law matters affecting California, national and multinational workforces
• Counsel clients on wage and hour compliance, leaves of absence, disability accommodations, employee relations, workforce restructurings, employee discipline and terminations
• Draft, review and implement employee handbooks, workplace policies and employment-related agreements
• Conduct workplace audits, internal investigations and risk assessments
• Deliver management training on employment law compliance and best practices
• Develop practical compliance strategies aligned with clients’ operational and business objectives
• Identify legal and operational risks and provide actionable guidance to mitigate exposure
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with HR leaders, in-house counsel and executive stakeholders
• Advise on emerging workplace compliance obligations and regulatory developments

Who You Are:

• 7th–10th year associate
• Extensive experience counselling California employers on employment law matters
• Experience advising national and multinational employers preferred
• Strong background in wage and hour compliance, employee relations and workplace policies
• Experience drafting and implementing employment agreements and compliance documentation
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and management training strongly preferred
• Occupational health and safety compliance experience preferred
• Prevailing wage compliance experience preferred
• Excellent judgement, research abilities and client-service skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build long-term client relationships
• Licensed and in good standing with the California Bar

Compensation:
Salary Range: $375,000 – $400,000 (DOE)
Benefits: Discretionary bonus eligibility, medical, dental and vision coverage, HSA option, life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), employee assistance programme, commuter benefits and additional voluntary insurance options.

Interested?
Contact Max at max@tposearch.com to learn more or express interest.

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