Our customer,
a global technology company, is seeking a highly skilled
Employment Litigation Counsel to join its Employment Legal team on a
12-month engagement. This role has been created to support a growing volume of employment-related litigation and will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of disputes from initial assessment through resolution.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned
employment attorney with significant experience in
employment litigation and counseling, capable of working independently and providing practical, business-focused legal guidance in a fast-paced environment.
Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid - 3 days a week onsite)
Duration: 12 months, with potential extension
Hours: 40 hours per week (Full-time)
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: $100-$120/hr. (on W2), commensurate with experience
Key Responsibilities- Independently manage a broad range of employment matters, including pre-litigation disputes, administrative agency charges, single-plaintiff claims, and complex employment litigation.
- Partner closely with Human Resources, business leaders, and other internal stakeholders to provide strategic employment law counsel.
- Develop litigation strategies, direct case management activities, and oversee outside counsel as needed.
- Evaluate legal and business risks and deliver practical, solution-oriented recommendations.
- Advise on employment law compliance, workplace investigations, and employee relations matters.
- Provide support for overflow litigation and assist with day-to-day legal matters handled by the Employment Legal team.
- Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements, policies, and legal communications.
Qualifications- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience practicing employment law, including substantial employment litigation experience.
- Proven ability to independently manage litigation matters from inception through resolution.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Experience counseling Human Resources and business leaders on employment-related legal issues.
- Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while exercising sound legal judgment.
