Traditional Labor Law Associate – Employment & Labor – San Diego

An established national employment and labor law firm seeks a traditional labor associate for its San Diego office. The role is primarily focused on representing employers in traditional labor relations matters, with additional advice and counsel work on federal and California workplace law issues.

Responsibilities include handling unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB, representing management in NLRB elections, advising on union organizing and corporate campaigns, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, and managing grievance, arbitration, and unfair labor practice proceedings. The attorney will also obtain mass picketing injunctions, advise on wage and hour, leave, and disability accommodation issues, review handbooks, policies, and compensation plans, and conduct management training on labor relations and harassment/discrimination topics.

From time to time, the position may involve due diligence of employer operations for workplace law issues in connection with acquisitions and mergers. The firm offers a collegial environment with a competitive benefits package and hybrid work arrangements.

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• 4–6 years of litigation or advice work experience as an attorney
• California Bar admission required
• Traditional labor experience preferred
• Federal and/or California advice and counsel experience preferred
• Strong organizational, project management, and written/oral communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required
• May include regular business travel