In-House Employment Attorney

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage and oversee outside counsel representing the firm in litigation matters and formal proceedings, and advise management on legal matters to guard the organization against legal liability
• Represent and defend the firm as necessary in front of applicable federal, state, and local regulatory and enforcement authorities.
• Provide advice to management and the Human Resources team on a wide variety of HR and employment practices matters
• Counsel management and the Human Resources team on new or pending federal and state legislation, laws, rules and regulations, industry developments, and trends that affect the company and its operations.
• Provide training on key employment law issues
• Research, develop and implement employment law-related compliance procedures and best practices
• Provide preventive advice and counseling on a broad array of workplace issues.
• Lead educational and policy efforts to educate and assist employees regarding employment best practices.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 5 to 10 years of substantive labor and employment experience (including Litigation Experience) preferably as an In-House Employment Law Attorney or Employment Defense Attorney.
• Must have a JD degree from an accredited law school and be barred in the state of California with good standing.
• Experience in handling labor and employment matters before federal, state courts, and administrative agencies
• Superb legal writing and research skills.
• Knowledge and expertise in Labor & Employment law
• Knowledge of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the California Rules of Court is an essential qualification; federal law experience is a plus.
• Compensation for this role is between $175,000 - $225,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Windsor Troy Law, LLP is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

Benefits

Additional Information

We are looking for an Employment Attorney who will be responsible for all employment-related legal matters pertaining to the firm, including litigation matters on behalf of the firm. As the Employment Attorney, you will be representing the firm in current and future employment litigation matters. The ideal candidate will advise the HR team and other business leaders about employment and labor law issues, including discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour, ADA/FMLA, etc. The Employment Attorney will report directly to the President of the firm.

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