Labor & Employment Counsel

About the company Our client is a law firm. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Serve as a senior litigator handling a docket of workplace-law disputes with substantial independence, and guide junior lawyers along the way. The position suits a seasoned California attorney with strong wage and hour credentials who a partner can rely on to drive cases forward. What you'll do - Take full charge of a caseload of workplace disputes from intake through resolution, with only light partner involvement. - Defend employers against individual claims such as discrimination, harassment, retaliation, pay practices and accommodation. - Work on representative and class-wide wage matters arising under California law. - Conduct examinations of witnesses in pretrial discovery and prepare witnesses for their own testimony. - Prepare and argue motions that seek to resolve cases before trial. - Coach and oversee associates working on the team. Requirements What we're looking for - Roughly 9 to 12 years practicing in California workplace litigation, with a particular emphasis on wage and hour. - A Juris Doctorate and an active California bar license. - A track record of running cases autonomously without close supervision. - Practical courtroom and discovery experience, including motion practice. - Prior experience guiding or developing junior attorneys. - Excellent research, writing and verbal communication skills, supported by a strong academic record. - Willingness to share conflicts information before an offer is made. - Residence in California or readiness to relocate there. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 280,000 to 305,000 per year Location and work model - Los Angeles, CA, United States - Hybrid, 3 days per week in office - Full-time