Build and lead an employment law practice at a West Los Angeles boutique law firm, with opportunities to collaborate with established corporate, real estate, and litigation teams. This partner role combines client counseling, litigation, and business development, with the opportunity to grow a practice through both personal origination and internal referrals.
Build and lead an employment practice, developing client relationships and growing referral channels across the firm.
Advise employers on California wage and hour compliance, handbooks, policies, reductions in force, and executive and separation agreements.
Defend single-plaintiff employment claims and handle wage and hour class actions and PAGA representative actions.
Support M&A and real estate transactions with employment diligence, executive compensation advice, and post-closing integration matters.
Originate new work and mentor associates as the practice grows.
Eight to 20 years of California employment law experience, including both employer-side counseling and litigation.
An active California State Bar license and a JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
A portable, verifiable book of business of at least $500,000 and a strong record of business development and client origination.
First- or second-chair trial experience, or experience with class actions and PAGA matters.
Experience building or leading a practice, with a collaborative and entrepreneurial approach.
Comfort using legal research, drafting, and AI-assisted legal technology tools.
Base salary is $200,000 to $230,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Hybrid, with two days per week in the West Los Angeles office. Primary location: Culver City, California.
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