Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

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A law firm in Palo Alto is seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience handling management-side employment law litigation and providing day-to-day legal counsel to technology companies. This role involves advising on employment law issues, including terminations, leaves of absence, and employment mobility matters, as well as navigating employment-related aspects of mergers and acquisitions.

Duties:

• Litigate employment law cases on behalf of management, including disputes related to terminations, leaves of absence, and policy issues.
• Provide day-to-day legal advice to fast-growing technology companies on various aspects of employment law, including reviewing and drafting company policies.
• Counsel clients on employment mobility issues such as trade secrets, non-compete agreements, and employee non-solicitation matters.
• Advise clients on employment-related issues during mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Draft and review employment-related agreements and documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Represent clients in employment-related disputes and regulatory matters before state and federal agencies.
• Stay current with developments in employment law and provide strategic guidance based on evolving legal standards.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in management-side employment law litigation and counseling.
• Strong academic credentials and exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience advising technology companies is preferred.
• Membership in the California State Bar is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex employment law issues and provide practical legal solutions.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Membership in the California State Bar (preferred).

Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of employment law and litigation procedures.
• Proficiency in advising on employment-related issues, including terminations, leaves of absence, and employment mobility.
• Strong drafting and reviewing skills for employment-related documents and policies.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with clients and provide strategic legal counsel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits Offered:

• Monthly wellness reimbursements.
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling.
• Healthcare coverage for you and your same- or opposite-sex spouse/domestic partner and children up to age 26.
• Family-building benefits including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing.
• Paid parental leave.
• Parenting support concierge and telemedicine.
• Parents and caregivers resource group.
• Career coaching for working parents.
• In-home and center-based back-up childcare.
• Tutoring and college coaching for older children.
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary long-term care insurance.
• Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance.
• Voluntary ID theft protection.
• Voluntary pet insurance.
• Medicare consulting.
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
228 Hamilton Ave, 3rd Floor
Palo Alto
California
United States 94301
Phone : (650) 752-1500
Fax : (213) 895-7306