Senior Counsel

Clyde & Co

• $230K — $275K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of labor and employment litigation experience
  • Excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school
  • California bar admission required
  • Extensive experience in all aspects of litigation
  • Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
  • Strong oral advocacy and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and resolve problems quickly

Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload of 10-20 employment matters
  • Investigate claims and develop case strategies
  • Assess and respond to complaints in State and Federal court
  • Draft and respond to discovery requests
  • Review and analyze documents for production
  • Conduct legal research using Westlaw
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Draft pleadings and motions
  • Attend hearings and argue motions
  • Prepare cases for mediation and trial

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility for a balanced work-life
  • Flexible paid time off based on professional judgment
  • Performance bonuses with potential monthly earnings of up to $2,000
  • Student debt repayment assistance of $250 per month
  • Referral rewards for introducing new talent
  • Strong mentorship and career growth opportunities
  • Engaging culture with social and community initiatives
  • Wellbeing benefits including $300 for wellness activities
  • Inclusive parental leave of six months fully paid
  • Global mobility program for client-facing events
  • Retirement benefits starting on day one and fully vested
Full Job Description
Clyde & Co US LLP seeks a Senior Counsel attorney to join our growing labor and employment team.

This practice handles high-exposure matters arising from employment disputes, including discrimination, retaliation, reasonable accommodation, and advice and counsel on issues including discipline and termination.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a caseload of 10-20 matters
  • Actively investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies
  • Assess Complaints filed in both State and Federal court and respond appropriately
  • Draft and respond to discovery
  • Review and analyze documents for production
  • Conduct legal research using Westlaw
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Draft and submit pleadings and motion
  • Attend hearings and argue motions
  • Draft pre-trial and trial documents
  • Prepare cases for mediation/trial, and participate in mediation/trial
  • Actively and effectively report to our clients


Essential Skills & Experience
  • Labor and employment litigation experience is required
  • Possess excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school
  • Admission to the bar in California
  • Extensive experience in all aspects of litigation
  • Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
  • Effective oral advocate
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
  • Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly


Why Join Us?

At Clyde & Co, we believe in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive. Here's what you can look forward to:
  • Hybrid Work Flexibility - Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
  • Flexible Paid Time Off - Attorneys are trusted to use their professional judgment to take paid time off as needed.
  • Performance Bonuses - In addition to annual performance-based bonuses, our monthly bonus plan gives you the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month!
  • Student Debt Repayment - Eligible attorneys receive a non-taxable monthly payment of $250 applied toward a qualified higher education student loan.
  • Referral Rewards - Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
  • Mentorship & Career Growth - Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
  • Engaging Culture - Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
  • Wellbeing Benefits - $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well as a Wellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health.
  • Inclusive Parental Leave - Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
  • Global Mobility Program - Participate in client-facing events across North America and explore our international offices.
  • Retirement Benefits - Starts on day one and 100% vested.


The salary range for this position is $230,000 - $275,000. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This is the job description as constituted at present; however, the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.

Clyde & Co will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories or arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of FCIHO and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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