Mid-Level Employment Law Associate (Silicon Valley Office)

Fenwick is a leading technology and life sciences law firm with a cutting edge, internationally-recognized, dynamic litigation practice with offices in Northern California, New York, Santa Monica, Seattle, and Shanghai. We are seeking an Employment Law Associate with three to six years of experience in both litigation and employment law counseling. The ideal candidate will have significant and deep experience in and aptitude for advising employers (including and especially early and mid-stage start-up companies) on a wide variety of employment law issues, including, but not limited to, terminations, reductions in force, leaves of absence and worker classification assessments, and preparation or review of employment-related documentation, including handbooks, compensation plans, and separation agreements. Strong litigation skills, including experience managing single plaintiff cases, are required, and class action experience is a plus. The candidate should have significant command of employment law, together with a business-minded approach to problem solving for clients.
The Employment Practices Group counsels and litigates in the areas of employment discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, wage-hour, trade secrets/non-competition/unfair competition, workplace privacy, executive employment agreements, and many other areas pertaining to hiring, promotion, compensation and discipline. The firm regularly advises employers and trains managers concerning personnel systems, policies and practices. Candidates should have a strong background in employment law, top academics, and CA bar membership.
 
To apply, please apply online and include a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.