Über diese L&E Counseling Associate (3-6 years) - LA Stelle bei Greenberg Traurig
Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a mid-level Counseling associate in the Labor & Employment Practice of our Los Angeles office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Labor & Employment Associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from variety of industries across the country.
Job Requirements
The ideal candidate will be a proactive, business-minded employment attorney who enjoys serving as a trusted advisor to employers on complex workplace issues and day-to-day employment matters. This attorney will partner closely with HR professionals, in-house counsel, and business leaders to provide practical, strategic, and compliance-focused guidance tailored to each client's unique workforce, culture, and business objectives.
Qualified candidates will have 3–6 years of experience counseling California, national, and multinational employers on a broad range of employment law matters, including wage and hour compliance, leaves of absence, disability accommodations, employee relations, workforce reductions/restructurings, employee discipline and terminations, personnel policies, employment-related agreements, and emerging workplace compliance obligations. Experience with occupational health/safety law compliance and prevailing wage compliance strongly desired/preferred.
Candidates should have substantial experience drafting, reviewing, and implementing employee handbooks, workplace policies, employment-related agreements, and other compliance-related documents. Experience conducting workplace audits, internal investigations, management training, and risk assessments is strongly preferred.
This role requires the ability to identify legal and operational risks, develop practical and legally sound compliance strategies, and deliver actionable guidance that aligns with clients' business goals. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent judgment, strong research and client-service skills, and the ability to build lasting relationships with business and HR stakeholders.
Candidates must be licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of California.
Candidates should submit a resume, transcript (including class rank), and recent writing samples, all in PDF format.
Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal; for access, contact Leslie Sullivan.
The expected pay range for this position is:
$235,000 to $390,000
Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment.
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.
