Job Details

Senior Attorney/Partner – Labor & Employment Defense

Location: Newport Beach, CA (Hybrid)

Billable Hour Requirement: None

Base Pay Range: $300,000.00 / yr – $400,000.00 / yr

Position Overview

Our client is a premier business law firm located in Newport Beach, California, known for delivering sophisticated, partner-level legal services across core practice areas including employment law, litigation, corporate, and real estate. They are seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial Senior Attorney/Partner with a focus on Labor & Employment Defense to join their growing Employment Law Practice. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced attorney to practice at the highest level—without billable hour quotas—in a supportive and collaborative environment that emphasizes client service and professional autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise employers on a wide range of employment law issues including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage & hour, leaves of absence, discipline, and termination.
• Defend employers in employment litigation, including single-plaintiff and class/PAGA actions in state and federal court.
• Handle administrative agency matters (DFEH/CRD, EEOC, DLSE).
• Conduct internal investigations and compliance audits.
• Draft employment policies, handbooks, contracts, and separation agreements.
• Develop and lead training sessions for employers on HR compliance and risk management.
• Collaborate with other senior attorneys and firm leadership to expand client relationships and build the practice.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• J.D. from a top-tier law school.
• Active member in good standing with the California State Bar.
• 3+ years of relevant labor & employment defense experience.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $300,000 and $400,000 annually, with factors such as market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications influencing pay within this range.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• 2 to 3 weeks of paid time off

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice and Legal Services