Labor & Employment Attorney, In-House

Overview

Job Title: Labor & Employment Attorney, In-House

Location: Los Angeles, CA, on-site

• Provide legal advice on California labor and employment laws, including wage and hour, meal and rest periods, leave laws (CFRA, FMLA, PDL), discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and employee classification
• Support labor relations matters, including union issues, collective bargaining preparation, grievance handling, and unfair labor practice matters (if applicable)
• Draft, review, and update employment policies, handbooks, agreements, and HR documentation
• Manage and respond to administrative claims and agency matters, including DLSE, DFEH/CRD, EEOC, and NLRB
• Oversee outside counsel on litigation, arbitrations, and agency proceedings; assist with strategy, discovery, and settlement discussions
• Conduct or advise on internal investigations related to employee complaints and workplace issues
• Advise HR and management on employee discipline, terminations, reductions in force, and performance management
• Monitor changes in California and federal labor laws and proactively advise the business on compliance and risk mitigation
• Assist with training for managers and HR on labor and employment compliance topics

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active member in good standing of the California State Bar
• 3–7 years of experience practicing labor and employment law, preferably in-house or with significant California employer-side experience
• Strong working knowledge of California labor laws and regulations
• Experience managing agency claims and working with outside counsel
• Practical, business-oriented judgment and the ability to communicate legal concepts clearly to non-lawyers

• In-house legal experience supporting HR or operations teams
• Experience with unionized environments or collective bargaining
• Litigation or arbitration experience in employment matters
• Experience in transportation, logistics, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and meet deadlines
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Collaborative mindset with a hands-on approach

Compensation: $170,000-$240,000 commensurate with experience, plus benefits.