Labor and Employment Attorney (Los Angeles)

Labor, Employment & Workplace Safety Associate
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Remote flexibility for CA-barred attorneys)
Salary: $210,000 – $365,000 + Bonus & Full Benefits

Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its Labor, Employment & Workplace Safety (LEWS) practice in the firm’s Los Angeles office. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a top-tier practice and work on a broad range of high-level employment litigation and advisory matters.

• Handle complex employment litigation, including:

  • Wage & hour class actions

  • PAGA claims

  • Single-plaintiff discrimination, harassment, and retaliation cases

• Draft and review employment documents such as:

  • Offer letters, employment and separation agreements

  • Handbooks and workplace policies

• Advise on labor and employment issues in the context of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions

• Optional: Support traditional labor relations matters (experience a plus, not required)

• Engage directly with clients and work collaboratively with senior attorneys on case strategy and management

• 4–7 years of relevant employment litigation experience

• Active California Bar membership (remote candidates within California or willing to relocate will be considered)

• Exceptional legal research, writing, and advocacy skills

• Strong academic credentials from an accredited law school

• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team setting

• Commitment to providing top-tier client service in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

• Work with a nationally recognized LEWS practice within a prestigious Amlaw 100 firm

• Receive active mentorship from leaders in the field and take on significant responsibility and client interaction

• Gain experience across litigation, counseling, and transactional work

• Highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

• Supportive and inclusive firm culture that fosters long-term career development