Description:
Ideal Candidate:We have a need for an Employment and Labor Associate in the San Francisco, CA office.
The ideal candidate will be a high performer with 3 - 4 years of experience in the following areas:
- Employment law compliance advice and counseling
- Litigation, specifically trade secrets and employee mobility, wrongful termination, employment discrimination and harassment, whistleblower
- Preparation and negotiation of employment agreements, separation agreements, and other employment and personnel related contracts, policies
- Conducting due diligence, and drafting and negotiating employment-related agreements and aspects of purchase and merger agreements in the context corporate M&A transactions
- Outstanding research and analytical skills and strong writing skills are imperative.
- Comfort in dealing directly with clients and the ability to effectively balance multiple projects and to be responsive to client advice and counseling requests is expected.
- You will exercise sound legal and business knowledge in working on a broad spectrum of cases and counseling clients with respect to ongoing matters.
- Excellent communication skills are key: ability to attentively listen, actively engage, and concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in oral and written form.
- A strong work ethic, excellent leadership skills, and action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for client matters will add to your success on our team.
- Strong academic credentials are highly valued.
- Bar Admission in California is required for application to the position.
Where
required by law, salary ranges are stated below. Additional
compensation may include a discretionary bonus, health/welfare benefits
(including parental, adoption, and fertility benefits), flexible time
off, and paid holidays. The range displayed is specifically for
positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors
including but not limited to the following: market data and ranges; an
applicant's skills and prior relevant experience (including class year);
and, certain degrees, licensing, and certifications.
