Employment Partner

Job Title: Employment Law Partner
Location: Multiple Office Locations Across California (El Segundo, Fresno, Oakland, Ontario, Orange, Redding, Sacramento, San Diego, San Jose, Westlake Village)
Salary: $230,000 – $300,000 annually (depending on experience, book of business, and other factors)
Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid

A growing law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Law Partner with 10+ years of experience to support and expand its employment law practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned attorney with a strong litigation background and the ability to provide strategic counsel to clients across a range of employment matters.

Candidates must be California residents and within a commutable distance to one of the listed office locations.

Key Responsibilities

Defend clients in employment-related litigation, including claims involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation

Manage all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and settlement negotiations

Provide strategic legal counsel to leadership and HR teams on complex employment law matters (e.g., ADA, FMLA, Title IX, and other federal/state regulations)

Advise on risk mitigation, employee relations, workplace policies, and compliance strategies

Draft and review employment policies, handbooks, and contracts to ensure legal compliance

Support labor relations matters, including union issues and collective bargaining considerations

Deliver training and guidance to clients on employment law compliance and best practices

Qualifications

Minimum 10+ years of employment law experience

Strong background in employment litigation defense

Experience with wage & hour compliance, audits, and employment policies/handbooks

Experience with public entity defense strongly preferred; school district defense experience is a plus

Trial experience preferred, but not required

Active member in good standing with the California State Bar

J.D. from an accredited law school

Excellent research, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple matters and provide proactive case management

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary with quarterly bonus opportunities

Unlimited PTO for attorneys

Hybrid work flexibility

Medical, dental, vision, and additional insurance options

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Professional development and training opportunities

Additional perks including employee discounts, referral programs, and team events

If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in a partner-level opportunity with growth potential, please submit your resume for consideration.

Benefits:
We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses. Benefits are based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and plan eligibility requirements.

EOE:
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

Pay:$230,000.00 - $300,000.00