Employment Litigation Associate Attorney (Multi Office)
EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Locations: Palo Alto, CA | San Francisco, CA
A leading AmLaw 50 international law firm is seeking an exceptional Associate Attorney to join its Employment & Trade Secrets Litigation Practice Group. This is a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic, non-traditional employment practice representing cutting-edge companies across the technology, life sciences, green energy, and cleantech sectors. Associates in this group handle sophisticated litigation, complex counseling matters, and employment issues arising in high-impact corporate transactions.
Candidate Profile
- JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
- Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
- 3–5 years of substantive experience in management-side employment law litigation and counseling
- Demonstrated experience litigating employment disputes, including trade secret misappropriation, restrictive covenant enforcement, and contract-related claims
- Experience advising clients on workplace issues such as terminations, leaves of absence, and employment policy drafting and review
- Background counseling on employment mobility matters including non-competes, employee non-solicitation, and trade secrets
- Experience advising on employment-related aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, and intellectually rigorous practice environment
Key Responsibilities
- Represent employers in complex employment litigation matters including trade secret and restrictive covenant disputes
- Handle high-profile discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination matters
- Conduct internal investigations and provide strategic employment counseling
- Advise fast-growing companies on day-to-day employment law compliance and workforce management
- Draft and review employment agreements, policies, and related documentation
- Support corporate transactions by advising on employment-related diligence and risk mitigation
Why Join Us?
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a nationally-recognized employment litigation practice known for its breadth, sophistication, and variety of work. Associates gain hands-on experience across litigation, investigations, counseling, and transactional support while working directly with innovative clients at every stage of growth. Our client fosters a collaborative culture where attorneys are trusted with meaningful responsibility early in their careers and supported through strong mentorship, professional development, and long-term growth opportunities.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Expected annual salary range is $260,000–$365,000, commensurate with experience and class year
- Discretionary merit bonus eligibility
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave; 401(k) plan; HSA with firm contribution; FSA; back-up child care; and commuter benefits
- Additional Perks: Include family-building benefits (IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg freezing), wellness reimbursements, behavioral health support, and pet insurance, among others
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample for consideration.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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