Labor & Employment Counsel

About the company Our client is a law firm. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Serve as a senior litigator handling a docket of workplace-law disputes with substantial independence, and guide junior lawyers along the way. The position suits a seasoned California attorney with strong wage and hour credentials who a partner can rely on to drive cases forward. What you'll do

• Take full charge of a caseload of workplace disputes from intake through resolution, with only light partner involvement.
• Defend employers against individual claims such as discrimination, harassment, retaliation, pay practices and accommodation.
• Work on representative and class-wide wage matters arising under California law.
• Conduct examinations of witnesses in pretrial discovery and prepare witnesses for their own testimony.
• Prepare and argue motions that seek to resolve cases before trial.
• Coach and oversee associates working on the team.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• Roughly 9 to 12 years practicing in California workplace litigation, with a particular emphasis on wage and hour.
• A Juris Doctorate and an active California bar license.
• A track record of running cases autonomously without close supervision.
• Practical courtroom and discovery experience, including motion practice.
• Prior experience guiding or developing junior attorneys.
• Excellent research, writing and verbal communication skills, supported by a strong academic record.
• Willingness to share conflicts information before an offer is made.
• Residence in California or readiness to relocate there.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 280,000 to 305,000 per year Location and work model
• Los Angeles, CA, United States
• Hybrid, 3 days per week in office
• Full-time