A leading international law firm is seeking a midlevel associate with two to five years of employment law experience to join its Employment practice group in the firm's San Francisco office. The firm is recognized for a collaborative, respectful culture and a strong commitment to professional growth and client service.

The role involves a substantial litigation and counseling practice. The successful candidate will gain significant responsibility, including court appearances and depositions, and will work directly with clients to develop practical, creative solutions to employment issues.

The position offers a hybrid working arrangement and an annual discretionary bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, personal medical and parental leave, paid holidays, and family care benefits. The annual compensation range for this role is $235,000 to $365,000, depending on qualifications, experience, and location.

Two to five years of employment law experience
Strong academic credentials and excellent legal writing skills
Experience in employment litigation, including court appearances and depositions, preferably with a large law firm
Experience with single-plaintiff and class action lawsuits, wage and hour matters, and client counseling preferred
Federal clerkship experience is a plus
Experience drafting summary judgment motions and other dispositive briefing, motions to compel arbitration, discovery requests and responses, and oppositions to motions for class certification preferred
Experience with long-form settlement agreements in wage and hour class/collective actions, separation agreements, offer letters, arbitration agreements, and PIIAs preferred
Experience advising clients on employment law compliance, including policies, handbooks, leaves and accommodations, employee performance and discipline, hiring, and terminations preferred
Experience with labor due diligence on M&A deals highly preferred

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