Labor & Employment Attorney (California)
Labor & Employment Attorney
Scale Your California Labor & Employment Practice with the Support of a National Am Law 100 Firm
California Based | Remote Flexibility
livingHR is partnering with an innovative Am Law 100 firm that is strategically expanding its California Labor and Employment practice.
This is a Partner opportunity for an experienced management-side employment attorney seeking a platform designed to help you grow your practice, expand client relationships, and lead complex work with the support of a national firm.
The firm is strengthening its California bench to meet increasing demand from national clients for sophisticated wage and hour, class action, and complex employment litigation support. Labor and Employment is a core strategic practice with firm-level leadership visibility and significant institutional investment.
Compensation
This partner role offers a total compensation range of $250,000 - $1,500,000+ annually. Compensation is highly variable and based on a combination of factors including individual book of business, client originations, collections, and overall contribution to firm profitability.
For candidates with an existing portable book of business, compensation will be structured to reflect historical performance and future growth potential. Equity participation and profit-sharing opportunities are available and will be discussed during the interview process.
This range represents a good faith estimate in compliance with applicable pay transparency laws.
What this platform offers you OR Why Partners Consider This Platform
A nationally recognized Labor and Employment practice with the scale to support complex and high-value matters
Infrastructure and bench strength that allow you to grow your practice without capacity constraints
A collaborative credit and compensation model that recognizes both origination and leadership of matters
True remote flexibility within California
Dedicated client service professionals focused on client experience and relationship continuity
Structured integration support to help you transition clients and build internal connections
Ongoing investment in technology and AI-enabled tools that improve efficiency and support modern practice management
Practice autonomy with the backing of a national platform and cross-market client opportunities
What the Firm Is Seeking
Partners who bring:
Management-side California Labor & Employment practice
Strength in wage and hour class actions and PAGA litigation
Active California presence (remote within California supported)
Experience leading complex matters and supervising legal teams
Portable business with continued growth trajectory
Collaborative, team-oriented approach to practice development
Interest in helping build and lead the firm’s California platform
This platform is particularly well suited for Partners who want to:
Expand their practice with national infrastructure and matter support
Increase leadership visibility within a defined practice structure
Lead and supervise work generated from national client relationships
Grow client relationships across markets
Have the stability of a platform that is proactively investing in the technology and operational infrastructure reshaping legal practice
Next steps:
Initial conversations are exploratory and focused on your practice and long-term goals.
If you are open to learning more, we welcome the opportunity to connect.