Senior Employment Law Partner

About the Role

A California-based employment law practice is seeking a Senior Partner to lead defense and advisory work for school districts and public entities. This role combines high-stakes litigation with strategic counsel and policy development, supporting clients as they navigate employment and education laws.

What You'll Do

• Defend school districts in employment lawsuits and disputes before administrative agencies and labor boards.

• Oversee discovery, motion practice, and settlement negotiations involving public sector employment and education law.

• Advise school boards, superintendents, and HR teams on Title IX, ADA, FMLA, and related regulations.

• Develop risk mitigation strategies for employee discipline, hiring, contracts, union relations, and tenure matters.

• Draft and review employment policies and staff contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

• Train district leaders and HR teams on legal compliance, discrimination, harassment prevention, and employee relations.

What We're Looking For

• 10 or more years of employment law experience, primarily representing defendants, including substantial school district and public entity defense work.

• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California and authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

• Extensive employment litigation experience, including PAGA matters, wage and hour audits, and employment law compliance documents.

• Civil trial experience as first or second chair.

• A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, with strong research, analytical, and negotiation skills.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $230,000 to $300,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

On-site in California, United States.