Employment Transactions Associate — Palo Alto (Employment & Labor, M&A)

Mid-level associate opportunity in a major international firm’s California corporate/private equity group. The role focuses on company-side labor and employment work, with primary responsibility for employment-related diligence on M&A transactions plus counseling and contract work for corporate clients.

Day-to-day work includes diligence, drafting and review of employment agreements and related documents, advising on day-to-day employment issues, and collaborating with deal teams. Strong performers will have opportunities for broader transactional experience and to build client-facing responsibilities.

• JD and admission to practice in California.
• Approximately 4–6 years’ post-qualification experience in company-side labor & employment law.
• Practical experience with employment-related diligence on M&A transactions and transactional counseling.
• Excellent writing, analysis and client communication skills; ability to manage competing deadlines and supervise junior staff.
• Willingness to travel as needed and work in a hybrid office model.