OverviewLateral Link is working closely with a prestigious AmLaw firm in San Francisco regarding its search for a Labor & Employment Counsel. This position can also be based in Los Angeles. This is a rare opportunity to join a sophisticated Labor & Employment practice and work with top-notch attorneys at a firm that heavily invests in the professional development of its attorneys.ResponsibilitiesProvide labor and employment counsel to clients with a focus on management-side matters.Independently manage cases from start to finish, including strategy development, fact-finding, and negotiations.Represent clients in defense-side employment litigation and/or regulatory disputes as needed, including PAGA disputes and wage and hour class actions.Draft, review, and negotiate policies, handbooks, and client guidance to minimize risk and ensure regulatory compliance.Collaborate with a team of litigators and counsel to deliver practical, business-oriented solutions.Qualifications7+ years of labor & employment management-side experience at a large law firm.Significant defense-side employment litigation and/or trial experience in PAGA disputes and wage and hour class actions.Ability to independently manage cases from start to finish.Advice and counseling experience is a plus.Excellent academic credentials.A license to practice law in California (active and in good standing).If you would like to take this exciting next step in your career, please submit your resume here.#J-18808-Ljbffr