Employment & Labor Associate - Los Angeles, San Diego, or San Francisco/Oakland Employment & Labor Associate - Los Angeles, San Diego, or San Francisco/Oakland Posted on April 9, 2025 We are not accepting search firm submissions for this position Responsibilities and Practice Dentons US LLP is seeking an associate with excellent academic credentials and 2-5 years of employment practice experience to work in one of our California offices. In addition to having a strong knowledge of employment law, the ideal candidate will have experience handling and managing employment litigation matters and providing employment advice and counsel. The candidate hired for this position will work with partners and directly with clients and will be a key member of the team. Expected responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to: Providing day-to-day employment and human-resources counseling for clients Reviewing, analyzing and drafting employment agreements, employee handbooks and policies, severance agreements and other employment documents Handling employment litigation matters, including single-plaintiff, executive compensation, wage-hour class actions, and PAGA actions, and administrative charges Taking and defending depositions in employment-litigation matters and managing written-discovery phases of litigation matters Working with the team to provide guidance to clients on sensitive personnel issues and policy review and implementation Opportunity to advise and support on traditional labor and NLRB matters Supporting employment aspects of due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, including reviewing employment provisions of asset and stock purchase agreements Performing a key role in formulating legal strategy on litigation matters Supporting the team by performing work on other matters as needed Our Employment & Labor lawyers are known for their creative, business-savvy counseling skills and their results-driven, highly successful practice. Dentons represents local and multinational businesses with respect to the full range of workforce-related issues and matters. Pursuant to California law, the salary range for this position is $225,000 to $345,000, based on experience and office location. Based on years of experience, Dentons US LLP associates may have a title of Associate, Managing Associate, or Senior Managing Associate. Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses. Position Requirements Personal Skills/Attributes Has excellent interpersonal skills and is able to effectively communicate practical ideas and solutions through concise written work product and direct client engagement Is organized, efficient, and able to prioritize, delegate, and manage complex and detail-oriented assignments Understands the importance of exceeding client expectations and providing excellent client service Technical Skills 2-5 years of employment litigation and counseling experience is required Possesses strong writing and analytical skills Other Requirements Must be licensed to practice law in the State of California and be in good standing Equal Opportunities Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. How to Apply Direct Applicants Direct applicants may apply using the button below. If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call 404-527-4061 or email takara.hicks@dentons.com. Lori Bush Senior Legal Recruitment Manager, Dentons US LLP #J-18808-Ljbffr