Labor and Employment Attorney

A law firm seeks a Labor and Employment Attorney in Silicon Valley. The ideal candidate will have four to six years of experience in handling various labor and employment matters, including non-compete and trade secret disputes, employee misconduct investigations, and executive compensation disputes.

Duties

• Manage non-compete, trade secret, and employee mobility disputes.
• Conduct employee misconduct investigations.
• Handle single plaintiff harassment, discrimination, and retaliation lawsuits and arbitrations.
• Draft employment, severance, and non-competition agreements.
• Provide day-to-day employment law counseling.
• Assist with labor and employment law aspects of M&A transactions.
• Take and defend key depositions and make court appearances.
• Handle mediations and manage complex cases.

Requirements

• Four to six years of relevant experience.
• Strong writing, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of California.

Skills

• Proficiency in handling complex legal matters.
• Excellent client management abilities.
• Strong negotiation and mediation skills.
• Opportunity to work directly with clients and assume significant responsibility.

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