Labor & Employment Counsel (6+ years) Los Angeles
Seyfarth Shaw
Los Angeles, CA · Posted October 13, 2026
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About the job
Why Seyfarth
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Labor & Employment Counsel with 6+ years of experience to join our Los Angeles team.
You’ll be a member of our consistently ranked and nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice group. Learn more about our Labor & Employment department here: Employment Litigation | Seyfarth Shaw LLP
The Day-To-Day
As a Counsel in the Labor & Employment Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys.
You Have
6+ years of single-plaintiff labor and employment litigation defense experience, ideally working on wage and hour laws, terminations, layoffs, workplace violence prevention, internal investigation procedure, and developments in California law.
Experienced in reviewing, updating, and maintaining employee handbooks, as well as a variety of standalone employment policies and agreements.
The ability and drive to take responsibility for routine and increasingly complex matters with minimal supervision.
Top law firm experience.
Intellectual curiosity, a willingness to think outside the box, and a knack for finding practical solutions to complex problems.
Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills required.
Must be licensed and admitted to practice in the State of California.
What We Provide
We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For our attorneys, we provide comprehensive training, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. We invest in our attorneys to advance in their careers by providing opportunities for substantive client contact as well as significant involvement in case strategy and management.
More About Seyfarth
With approximately 1,000 lawyers across 19 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers
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Los Angeles:
Seyfarth will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
The salary range for this role is $220,000 to $435,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
Location Specific Language
This position is based in Los Angeles – Downtown
This position is based in Los Angeles – Century City
As a Counsel in the Labor & Employment Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys.
6+ years of single-plaintiff labor and employment litigation defense experience, ideally working on wage and hour laws, terminations, layoffs, workplace violence prevention, internal investigation procedure, and developments in California law.
Experienced in reviewing, updating, and maintaining employee handbooks, as well as a variety of standalone employment policies and agreements.
The ability and drive to take responsibility for routine and increasingly complex matters with minimal supervision.
Top law firm experience.
Intellectual curiosity, a willingness to think outside the box, and a knack for finding practical solutions to complex problems.
Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills required.
Must be licensed and admitted to practice in the State of California.