Labor Employment Associate

An Am Law 100 international law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate with 5+ years of experience to join its growing San Francisco office. The firm has over 1,200 attorneys across 16 offices worldwide and a Labor & Employment practice of more than 150 attorneys, making it one of the largest and most prestigious L&E groups in the country. The San Francisco office currently has 100+ attorneys across multiple practice areas, with the Labor & Employment team consisting of 35 attorneys and continuing to expand due to strong client demand. Attorneys in this practice advise Fortune 100 companies, high-growth technology companies, and established businesses on the full spectrum of employment law matters, including litigation, counseling, and complex workplace investigations. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced L&E litigator looking to join a high-performing team with significant client exposure and sophisticated matters. Responsibilities Handle employment litigation matters from inception through resolution Conduct legal research and draft complex motions, briefs, and pleadings Take and defend depositions and manage discovery Conduct complex factual investigations and case analysis Provide strategic advice and counseling to employers on workplace matters Work closely with clients on employment disputes, wage and hour issues, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims Support matters involving class and collective actions, employment agreements, layoffs, and ERISA-related issues Qualifications 5+ years of Labor & Employment litigation experience Experience handling employment disputes in a law firm environment Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills Experience with depositions, motions practice, and complex investigations Excellent analytical and communication skills High academic achievement required Admitted to and in good standing with the California Bar Benefits Competitive base salary of $365,000 $420,000 Opportunity to join one of the largest Labor & Employment practices in the U.S. Work with Fortune 100 companies and leading technology clients Exposure to high-profile litigation and complex employment matters Collegial and collaborative team environment Hybrid schedule (minimum three days in the office) Opportunity to work within a globally recognised Am Law 100 firm If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contactNikita Harifor a confidential discussion. Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. *Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving we are unable to contact applicants who have been unsuccessful.