Experienced labor & employment associate role in Orange County for a national labor-focused law practice. The position emphasizes traditional labor relations representing employers before the NLRB, plus advice and counseling on federal and California workplace laws. The role is offered on a hybrid basis.

Core responsibilities include handling unfair labor practice charges and NLRB elections, advising on union organizing and collective bargaining matters, defending grievance/arbitration proceedings, and advising on wage & hour, leave, and accommodation issues. The role also involves handbook and policy review, management training, and occasional due diligence related to transactions.

The posting includes a California salary range: $222,500 - $242,500 (actual compensation will be determined by experience and other permitted factors). Regular business travel may be required.

JD from an ABA-accredited law school
4–6 years’ post-qualification experience in labor & employment litigation or counseling
California bar admission
Experience with traditional labor relations and NLRB practice preferred
Advisory work on federal and California employment laws and wage & hour issues preferred
Strong legal writing, oral advocacy, organizational and project-management skills
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required

Apply for this role

Confidential. We never contact your current employer.