Senior Employment Law Attorney

About the Role

A regional California law firm is seeking a seasoned employment litigator to join its Bay Area employment practice. You will independently manage complex employer-side matters, advise business clients, and help grow the practice while mentoring junior attorneys.

What You'll Do

• Defend employers in FEHA, Title VII, wage and hour, class action, and PAGA matters in state and federal courts.

• Manage cases from inception through resolution, including discovery, motions, court appearances, arbitration, and administrative proceedings.

• Represent clients before agencies including the EEOC, CRD, and DLSE.

• Advise employers on workforce management, HR policies, and California employment law compliance.

• Handle trade secret and unfair competition litigation and develop case strategy.

• Build client relationships, contribute to business development, and bring a partial portable book of business.

• Supervise and mentor junior associates.

What We're Looking For

• At least 8 years of employment law litigation experience and a proven record handling complex matters.

• Active California Bar membership and a JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Substantial employer-side defense experience, including California-specific employment claims such as FEHA and PAGA.

• Experience in court, arbitration, and administrative proceedings, as well as trade secret and unfair competition litigation.

• Experience advising employers across a range of employment law issues.

• Experience at a midsize regional firm or employment law boutique, with strong client development skills and a partial portable book.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary range: $175,000 to $225,000 USD. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid position based in San Mateo, California.