Employment Litigation Counsel

Our customer, a global technology company, is seeking a highly skilled Employment Litigation Counsel to join its Employment Legal team on a 12-month engagement. This role has been created to support a growing volume of employment-related litigation and will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of disputes from initial assessment through resolution.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned employment attorney with significant experience in employment litigation and counseling, capable of working independently and providing practical, business-focused legal guidance in a fast-paced environment.

Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid - 3 days a week onsite)

Duration: 12 months, with potential extension

Hours: 40 hours per week (Full-time)

Start Date: ASAP

Rate: $100-$120/hr. (on W2), commensurate with experience

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a broad range of employment matters, including pre-litigation disputes, administrative agency charges, single-plaintiff claims, and complex employment litigation.
• Partner closely with Human Resources, business leaders, and other internal stakeholders to provide strategic employment law counsel.
• Develop litigation strategies, direct case management activities, and oversee outside counsel as needed.
• Evaluate legal and business risks and deliver practical, solution-oriented recommendations.
• Advise on employment law compliance, workplace investigations, and employee relations matters.
• Provide support for overflow litigation and assist with day-to-day legal matters handled by the Employment Legal team.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements, policies, and legal communications.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience practicing employment law, including substantial employment litigation experience.
• Proven ability to independently manage litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Experience counseling Human Resources and business leaders on employment-related legal issues.
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while exercising sound legal judgment.