Employment Litigation Associate - HRBaires

Position Overview:

Join a dynamic and broad practice as part of the Employment Litigation team. This role offers the opportunity to work with innovative clients, ranging from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies, across industries such as technology, life sciences, green energy, and cleantech. You will handle complex and diverse matters, including internal investigations, trade secret misappropriation claims, contract disputes, and high-profile employment-related litigation. This is a collaborative environment where mid-level associates take on significant responsibilities in both litigation and advisory roles.

Responsibilities

Litigate employment law cases, including claims involving trade secrets, covenants not to compete, and employee non-solicitation

Advise clients on employment mobility issues, including non-competes and trade secret protections

Provide day-to-day legal counsel to fast-growing technology companies on employment matters, including terminations, leaves of absence, and employment policies

Draft and review employment-related documents and policies

Represent clients in employment disputes, including high-profile sexual harassment and discrimination cases

Advise on employment law aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions

Required Skills and Experience

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

3-5 years of experience in management-side employment law litigation and counseling

Experience advising on employment issues in corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions

Excellent academic credentials and superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

Membership in the CA Bar preferred

Benefits Package

Monthly wellness reimbursements

24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling

Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children

Family-building benefits, including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing

Paid parental leave and support resources for parents and caregivers

In-home and center-based backup childcare

Educational support for older children, including tutoring and college coaching

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contributions

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage

Career coaching, firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues