Labor & Employment - Midlevel to Senior Associate

MIDLEVEL TO SENIOR ASSOCIATE - LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
San Francisco, CA

A top AmLaw 100 national law firm is seeking a highly-qualified and motivated Midlevel to Senior Associate to join their Labor & Employment practice group in San Francisco, CA.

Candidate Profile:

• JD from a top-tier law school with strong academic credentials.
• Admission to the California bar is required.
• 5-7 years of employment law experience, preferably with an AmLaw 100 law firm.
• Proven experience in employment litigation, including court appearances and depositions.
• Expertise in handling single-plaintiff and class action lawsuits, wage and hour matters, and client counseling.
• Proficiency in drafting motions to compel arbitration, discovery requests and responses, oppositions to motions for class certification, long-form settlement agreements in wage and hour class/collective actions, separation agreements, offer letters, arbitration agreements, and PIIAs.
• Experience in conducting labor due diligence on M&A deals is highly preferred.
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in complex labor and employment matters, including litigation and client counseling.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced attorneys to develop creative solutions for clients to build the practice.
• Handle a variety of employment-related issues, including wage and hour disputes and class action lawsuits.
• Draft and review critical legal documents, such as motions, discovery requests, and settlement agreements.

Why Join?
This role offers a competitive compensation package, with a salary ranging from $310,000 to $420,000 annually, depending on experience. A discretionary bonus may also be available based on performance. The firm provides a collegial work environment with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid holidays, family care benefits, and a 401(k) plan.

Application Requirements:
Interested candidates should submit their resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample.