Labor & Employment Associate

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Salary: $225K – $275K

Experience: 2–4 Years

Advert Code: MLB126

A leading national law firm is seeking a 2nd-4th year Labor & Employment Associate to join its highly regarded practice in Los Angeles or San Francisco. This is an excellent opportunity to advise and represent major national companies across a broad range of sophisticated employment matters.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to both employment counselling and litigation, including restrictive covenant disputes, single-plaintiff claims and class actions, while working within a fast-paced and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise employers on a broad range of labor and employment matters
  • Provide day-to-day employment advice and counselling
  • Draft workplace policies and employment-related agreements
  • Handle restrictive covenant disputes
  • Represent employers in single-plaintiff employment litigation
  • Assist with class action litigation
  • Conduct sophisticated legal research and analysis
  • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and other substantive legal documents
  • Support major national companies across complex employment matters

Who You Are

  • 2nd-4th year Labor & Employment Associate
  • Experience with employment advice and counselling
  • Experience drafting employment policies and employment-related agreements
  • Employment litigation experience
  • Experience with restrictive covenants, single-plaintiff claims and/or class actions
  • Traditional labor experience is a plus
  • Strong academic record
  • Excellent research, writing, analytical and advocacy skills
  • Active California Bar membership

Compensation

Salary Range: $225,000–$275,000 (DOE)

Eligible attorneys may also receive discretionary incentives based on productivity, business development and merit.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage, profit-sharing, generous paid time off, flexible wellbeing reimbursement and a comprehensive range of additional benefits.

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Reference: MLB126 · Posted 2 Sep 2026 by Max L. Bridge, Associate Director · Litigation & Tax

Salary:
$225K – $275K

Location:
California

Discipline:
Litigation & Disputes

Job Code:
Labor & Employment Associate

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