About the company
Our client is a law firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Establish and lead a defense-side employment law practice, counseling employers and handling disputes while bringing in new client work. The role also supports corporate and real estate colleagues on workforce questions and includes mentoring junior attorneys as the group grows.
What you'll do
- Create and run a new employment practice, drawing on referrals from the firm's transactional groups.
- Counsel employers on wage and hour compliance, handbooks, workplace policies, layoffs, and executive and separation agreements.
- Defend employers against individual claims, large-scale wage disputes and representative lawsuits.
- Provide workforce-related diligence, executive pay guidance and integration support on corporate and property deals.
- Originate new business and deepen client relationships.
- Mentor associates as the practice expands.
- Work directly with clients and opposing counsel, with close partner collaboration.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- At least 8 years representing employers in California workplace law, across both counseling and contested matters.
- Active licensure with the California bar.
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Demonstrated success winning and bringing in new clients.
- A portable client base of at least $350K.
- Trial experience in a lead or supporting seat, or experience with class and representative actions.
- A self-starting, collaborative attitude and enthusiasm for building something new.
- Lives near Los Angeles or is ready to relocate to the region.
- Comfortable working in the office 2 days per week.
Bonus points
- A larger portable client base, ideally $500K or more.
- Prior experience at a major firm or respected boutique.
- Previous experience establishing or heading a practice group.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 200,000 to 230,000 per year
- Discretionary and origination bonuses
- Health, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement plan
- Disability and life insurance
- Paid vacation and sick time
Location and work model
- Los Angeles, CA, United States
- Hybrid, 2 days per week in office
- Full-time
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