Job Description
Job DescriptionEmployment Associate Attorney
Direct Counsel is seeking an Employment Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in one of the following offices: Irvine (Orange County), Los Angeles, Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), New York City, San Francisco, or Santa Monica.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 3-5 years of employment law experience to join a highly regarded Employment Law practice. The role focuses on advising innovative technology companies, private equity firms, and other sophisticated employers on strategic workforce planning, employment counseling, and employment-related aspects of complex corporate transactions.
Responsibilities
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Advise employers on strategic workforce planning, hiring, reductions in force, employment policies, wage and hour compliance, restrictive covenants, and founder disputes.
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Counsel C-suite executives and human resources leaders on complex employment law issues and regulatory compliance.
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Advise clients on employment-related risks associated with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and post-closing workforce integration.
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Draft and negotiate employment agreements, separation agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, and other employment-related documents.
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Provide day-to-day employment counseling to clients on workplace issues and best practices.
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Partner with corporate deal teams to provide employment law support on transactional matters.
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Develop practical, business-focused solutions tailored to clients in the technology and private equity sectors.
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Build and maintain strong client relationships while collaborating across multidisciplinary legal teams.
Qualifications
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J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
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Active membership in the California or New York State Bar, depending on office location.
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3-5 years of employment law experience at a major law firm.
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Current experience practicing in a Chambers-ranked Labor & Employment group is required.
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Experience counseling employers on employment law compliance and workplace strategy.
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Experience supporting corporate transactions from an employment law perspective.
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Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
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Excellent academic credentials.
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Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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Sound professional judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and practical legal solutions.
Compensation & Benefits
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Salary: $310,000-$390,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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Comprehensive benefits package, including:
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Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
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Mental health and wellness programs
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Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
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Short- and long-term disability coverage
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Industry-leading parental leave
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Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
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401(k) retirement plan
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Flexible Time Off (FTO) and paid holidays
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Annual discretionary performance bonus eligibility
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