Job Posting: Labor & Employment Partner
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Practice Area: Labor & Employment
Labor & Employment Partner Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Partner to join a sophisticated employment law practice in Los Angeles. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 10+ years of experience representing employers in litigation, employment counseling, compliance, and workplace risk management.
*Open to senior level attorneys interested in a Partner role.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent employers in state and federal litigation involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, disability, leave, contract, unfair competition, trade secret, and privacy-related claims
- Handle wage-and-hour matters, including class actions, PAGA matters, audits, overtime disputes, meal and rest break issues, and related compliance concerns
- Advise employers on employment agreements, workplace policies, accommodations, leaves of absence, workplace investigations, and litigation avoidance
- Handle administrative proceedings and complex employment disputes
- Take matters through all stages of litigation, including trial
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships while providing strategic employment advice
- Contribute to the continued growth and development of the firm's Labor & Employment practice
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience representing employers in Labor & Employment matters
- Extensive employment litigation and counseling experience
- Significant experience with discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, disability, leave, contract, unfair competition, trade secret, and privacy claims
- Strong wage-and-hour experience, including class actions and PAGA matters
- Successful jury trial experience preferred
- Experience handling state and federal court matters and administrative proceedings
- Active California Bar license
- 1,750 billable hour requirement
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule with 3 days per week in the office
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Equity and Non-Equity roles available
- Book of buisness preferred but not required
Apply Now- Or forward your resume in confidence to Jaimi.Harper@gogpac.com. Call/Text directly at (605)679-9312.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.