Job Description

Labor & Employment Attorney (2–15 Years Experience)

*Confidential application process*

Locations: Los Angeles | San Francisco | San Diego | Orange County | Sacramento

Are you an expert in navigating California’s ever-evolving workplace laws? We are currently representing several of the state's most prestigious Labor & Employment practices—ranging from "Am Law 100" firms to specialized boutique powerhouses—seeking sharp, strategic attorneys to join their defense teams.

The Opportunities

We have several unique openings tailored to your specific level of expertise and career goals:

• Junior to Mid-Level (2–5 years): Focus on wage and hour class actions, PAGA litigation, and single-plaintiff FEHA defense.
• Senior Level (6–15 years): Focus on strategic advice and counsel, high-level workplace investigations, and lead-chair trial or arbitration responsibilities.

Candidate Requirements

• Bar Admission: Must be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Background: 2–15 years of dedicated L&E experience (defense side preferred, but strong Plaintiff-side candidates will be considered).
• Skillset: Strong experience with California Labor Code, wage/hour compliance, discrimination/harassment litigation, and/or preventative advice and counseling.
• Communication: Exceptional writing skills for complex motions and the ability to provide clear, actionable counsel to HR departments and C-suite executives.

Why Consider a Move Now?

• The "California Premium": Our partner firms offer highly competitive compensation packages that reflect the complexity of California employment law.
• Diverse Portfolios: Work with a wide range of clients, from tech startups and healthcare systems to global retail brands.
• Modern Work Culture: Access to flexible billable hour targets and robust hybrid/remote work policies designed for long-term retention.

Please send your confidential resume to Spencer McAdoo at spencer.mcadoo@gogpac.com or call/text 605-705-2943 to discuss this in more detail.

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.