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Investigate Workplace Claims and Advise on Employee Mobility

San Francisco, California Full time 2-5 years
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Position overview

Our client is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate with 2–5 years of experience to join a collaborative Employment & Trade Secret practice in San Francisco. The role combines management-side employment litigation with practical counseling for companies at different stages of growth.

The Work

  • Litigate employment disputes for employer clients, with responsibility across significant matters involving the employment relationship.
  • Handle disputes involving trade secret misappropriation, non-compete covenants, employee non-solicitation, and other employment-related contract issues.
  • Work on high-profile sexual harassment and discrimination matters, developing litigation strategy and preparing written advocacy.
  • Advise fast-growing companies on day-to-day employment issues, including terminations, leaves of absence, and reviewing and drafting workplace policies.
  • Conduct internal investigations and counsel clients on sensitive workplace matters.
  • Advise on employment mobility concerns and employment-related issues arising in mergers, acquisitions, spin-outs, and other corporate transactions.
  • Work with a varied client base, from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies in technology, life sciences, green energy, and cleantech.

What You Bring

  • Two to five years of experience in management-side employment law litigation and counseling.
  • Considerable experience litigating employment law cases.
  • Experience providing day-to-day employment advice to companies, including guidance on terminations, leaves, and workplace policies.
  • Knowledge of employment mobility issues, including trade secrets, non-competes, and employee non-solicitation.
  • Experience advising on employment-related issues in mergers and acquisitions or other corporate transactions is relevant.
  • Excellent academic credentials and strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
  • Membership in the California Bar is preferred.

Why Consider It

This opportunity offers a broad, collaborative practice rather than a narrowly defined employment docket, with exposure to litigation, counseling, investigations, employment mobility, and corporate transactions.

Associates work with companies ranging from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 businesses across technology, life sciences, green energy, and cleantech.

Compensation & Benefits

The stated salary range is $235,000–$365,000, based on year classification, and discretionary merit bonuses may be awarded.

Benefits include healthcare coverage, paid parental leave, wellness and family-building support, a 401(k), and firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.

Confidentiality

This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.