Overview:
A top-tier national firm is seeking a mid-to-senior level associate (5–7 years of experience) to join its Labor & Employment team in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will bring robust litigation experience and a passion for creative client partnership, particularly across wage & hour, single-plaintiff, and class action matters.

Ideal Candidate:

• 5–7 years of employment litigation experience at a major law firm

• CA bar admission required

• Excellent writing, deposition, and oral advocacy skills

• Experience in:

  • Class action defense & wage/hour disputes

  • Drafting motions to compel arbitration and discovery

  • Settlement agreements and employment documentation (e.g., PIIAs, offer letters)

  • Client counseling on compliance and HR practices

• M&A labor diligence experience is a strong plus

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in single-plaintiff and class/collective actions

• Handle court appearances, depositions, and briefings

• Support corporate transactions through labor/employment due diligence

• Draft and negotiate employment-related agreements and documentation

• Counsel clients on compliance and risk mitigation