About the Position:
Our client, an Am Law 100 firm, is seeking an experienced management-side labor and employment attorney to join its Los Angeles office at the Counsel level. The firm has earned top-tier rankings in The Legal 500 across several areas of labor and employment law. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience handling employment litigation, including wage and hour disputes, terminations, layoffs, and other workplace matters. California Bar admission is required.

Highlights:
· Chambers-ranked practice
· Clients include over half of the Fortune 500
· Recognized as one of the most innovative law firms in the nation
· Formal program focused on mental and physical well-being of employees

Responsibilities:
· Handle employment litigation and counseling matters involving wage and hour issues, terminations, and reductions in force
· Guide clients on workplace violence prevention and internal investigation processes
· Draft, update, and maintain employee handbooks, standalone workplace policies, and employment agreements
· Monitor evolving California employment law and advise clients on its impact

Required Qualifications:
· 6+ years of labor and employment litigation experience, ideally with wage and hour, termination, and layoff matters
· Experience reviewing and maintaining employee handbooks, workplace policies, and employment agreements
· Large law firm background with strong academic credentials

Location:
Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary for this position is $220,000 – $435,000.