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Job DescriptionEmployment Associate Attorney – California (Los Angeles, Orange County, Sacramento, or San Francisco) Direct Counsel is seeking an Employment Associate with 4+ years of experience to join a well-established California-based law firm. This position may be based in Los Angeles, Orange County, Sacramento, or San Francisco and offers a collaborative hybrid work environment, hands-on mentoring, and a clear path to partnership. About the Role The firm’s Employment Group represents employers across industries in a variety of litigation and advisory matters. The team provides practical and strategic counsel on workplace issues, litigates high-stakes employment disputes, and helps clients navigate evolving labor and employment laws in California and beyond. Key Responsibilities * Defend employers in complex class, collective, and representative actions, as well as single-plaintiff wage-and-hour, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation cases. * Advise employers on a wide range of employment counseling and compliance issues. * Conduct workplace investigations and training sessions for clients. * Draft motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda, and represent clients in court and before administrative agencies. * Collaborate closely with partners and senior attorneys on strategy and client service initiatives. Qualifications * JD from an accredited law school. * Admitted to practice in California. * Minimum of 4 years of experience in employment counseling and/or litigation. * Strong research, writing, and analytical skills. * Excellent academic credentials and professional judgment. * Candidates with a general litigation background and an interest in employment law are encouraged to apply. Compensation & Benefits * Base salary range: $195,000 – $230,000, depending on experience. * Annual billable hours expectation: 1,850 (includes up to 100 hours of approved pro bono work). * Associates are eligible for a 15% bonus of base compensation upon meeting billable hour expectations, as well as additional discretionary bonuses. * Hybrid work schedule and professional development support. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level associate to join a collegial and reputable employment practice offering substantive work, mentorship, and long-term growth potential. Apply through Direct Counsel to learn more and be considered for this opportunity.

Job Description Single Plaintiff Employment Litigation Associate Attorney (3-7+ years) Seeking associates/senior counsel with employment litigation experience, including: • Defending single plaintiff harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims, charges, and lawsuits in state and federal court, • Defending complaints and charges before the CRD, EEOC, and/or California Labor Commissioner, • General employment-related advice and counsel, • Preparing and responding to discovery requests, • Conducting and defending depositions, • Law and motion work: preparing and responding to dispositive motions, moving to compel arbitration, and discovery-related motions, • Preparing case evaluations for clients, • Proactive handling and/or management of cases, • Preparing for and attending mediations, preparing mediation briefs, • Attending court hearings, status conferences, arguing dispositive motions, • Arbitration and trial experience

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Job DescriptionJob Description: Midlevel Healthcare Transactions Associate Location: San Francisco, Washington, Chicago, Houston, San Diego, Dallas, Los Angeles, Menlo Park, New York, Costa Mesa, Del Mar Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a highly motivated Healthcare Transactions Associate Attorney to join its nationally recognized Healthcare Industry Team. This position offers the opportunity to work with some of the most dynamic and innovative healthcare clients across the country in all phases of their corporate life cycle. As a core member of the team, you will advise clients on a variety of strategic transactions, including: * Mergers and acquisitions * Healthcare-focused private equity and venture capital investments * Complex joint ventures between major healthcare organizations Additionally, you will support clients with ongoing corporate and operational needs such as: * Entity formation and structuring * Contract negotiations * Operational strategy * General corporate governance matters What Sets This Role Apart You will be part of a cohesive and collaborative team committed to mentorship, career development, and substantive legal training. Regularly scheduled training and career progression sessions are integral to this practice group. You will gain deep exposure to the healthcare industry and hands-on transactional experience while building client relationships and progressing toward your long-term career goals. Qualifications: * 4–6 years of experience handling mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and/or joint ventures within the healthcare sector * Strong oral and written communication, legal research, and analytical skills * Demonstrated ability to manage projects and interact with clients and third-party advisors * Admission to the bar in the jurisdiction of the office location * Outstanding academic credentials from an accredited law school Compensation: The base salary range for this position is $260,000 – $390,000, commensurate with experience and location.

Job Description Preeminent defense litigation firm with offices throughout the United States is looking for a Complex Litigation Attorney to join their team. The position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement and can be based out of the firms San Diego, Los Angeles, or Orange County Office. The firm offers a highly positive professional environment that embraces Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then this is the opportunity for you. Ideal candidates will have experience in general liability, personal injury, transportation, and/or catastrophic injury. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with 2-7 years of litigation experience, to grow in their careers with exposure to a wide variety of prominent national clients and by taking on substantial litigation responsibilities. Working directly with in-house counsel, the attorney in this role will have the exciting opportunity to interact directly with sophisticated clients sophisticated clients, as well as Internal teams of talented, experienced professionals. Key Responsibilities: • Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end., • Work closely and collaborate with other attorneys and partners., • Regular trial preparation, investigation, court appearances, mediations, and depositions., • Communicate with clients and provide reports. Qualifications • Must have a JD from an accredited law school, • Must be admitted to practice law in California and be a good standing member of the CA Bar, • Must have 2-7 years of defense litigation experience, • Experience with defending Personal Injury, General Liability, Catastrophic Injury, Transportation, and other civil litigation matters preferred., • Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Client-facing experience preferred, • Must have the ability to integrate into a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, • Legal project management experience is a plus.#Promote

Seeking Global Payroll Director for a High-Growth International Organization This Jobot Job is hosted by: Danielle Liguori Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 per year A bit about us: A global publicly traded company is seeking a Director of Payroll Strategy & Operations. Hybrid 2/3x per week on site. Why join us? Competitive Compensation Annual Incentive Bonus: Performance-based, paid annually Rich benefits package 401k with a 4% employer match Hybrid Schedule Entrepreneurial work environment Mentorship and professional development resources Hybrid or remote work arrangement Job Details Why Us? • Strategic Function: Payroll is treated as a front-facing, high-impact function, not just back-office., • M&A Exposure: Opportunity to participate in mergers & acquisitions, provide recommendations, and influence global payroll strategy., • High-Performing Team: Join a well-organized, structured, and supported team, • Development-Focused Culture: Coaching, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities., • Executive Engagement: Direct interaction with C-suite and General Counsel, providing visibility and influence., • Impactful Work: Shape global payroll processes, policies, and strategy., • Autonomy & Leadership: Operate independently in ambiguous situations while influencing organizational decisions., • Professional Respect: Payroll is recognized as a critical strategic function within the organization. We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Global Payroll Director to lead our payroll function across the U.S., Canada & Australia. This role will oversee a high-performing team and partner closely with C-Suite to ensure seamless payroll operations, compliance, and executive-level stock administration. This is an opportunity to join an organized, forward-thinking team where payroll is treated as a strategic function, not just back-office processing. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the global payroll function with direct oversight of a team of five, • Administer and advise on RSUs, equity plans, and related executive-level compensation matters., • Support mergers & acquisitions, including payroll due diligence, recommendations, and process simplification., • Operate independently in ambiguous situations, providing principled guidance and firm decision-making., • Partner with executives, General Counsel, and cross-functional teams while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism., • Drive continuous improvement of payroll systems, processes, and reporting, leveraging Workday or comparable HRIS tools., • Extensive U.S. payroll experience across all 50 states, • Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll practices., • Hands-on experience with RSU/equity administration and executive compensation., • Proficiency in Workday Payroll or similar HR/payroll systems., • Strong strategic, operational, and analytical skills. Exposure to international payroll beyond North America. Experience in M&A payroll integration or due diligence. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy

Remote Opportunity | Growth | Great Bonuses and Pay This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sharon Brown Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $180,000 - $300,000 per year A bit about us: Would you like a remote role? If so please read on! We are a full-service law firm with an established team of experienced trial attorneys. Our practice specializes in auto liability defense, gig economy, business litigation, commercial, general liability, healthcare, employment, professional liability, restaurant & hospitality, trucking, financial services litigation, product liability, real estate litigation, retail, and insurance coverage. Why join us? • Remote work!, • Amazing benefits, • Room for professional growth, • Dynamic salary ranges, • Friendly co-workers, • Supportive management, • Challenging work, • 2 tier Bonus opportunities Job Details Job Details: We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Associate Attorney with a strong interest and background in Civil Defense Litigation. This is a permanent position that provides an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile cases and gain invaluable experience in the legal industry. The successful candidate will be part of a team that is committed to delivering top-quality legal services to our clients. This role requires a strong understanding of insurance, litigation, personal injury, business, and commercial law. Responsibilities: • Provide legal representation to our clients in a variety of civil defense litigation matters including insurance, personal injury, business, and commercial disputes., • Manage a caseload of civil litigation matters from inception through trial., • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents., • Conduct legal research and analysis to develop effective litigation strategies., • Participate in depositions, hearings, trials, and arbitration proceedings., • Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and team members., • Comply with all legal standards and regulations., • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school., • Admission to the state bar and in good standing. CA or NV, • Minimum of 1 year of experience in litigation with a focus on insurance, personal injury, business, and commercial law., • Exceptional research and writing skills., • Excellent negotiation and communication skills., • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Billable hours required 1850 Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the Senior Director, Legal Affairs and Risk Management is responsible for delivering legal and risk management support to OCSE, with a focus on managing the company's insurance, claims and general liability and commercial litigation portfolio, leading the r

Responsibilities*** Oversee a variety of commercial and general liability litigation matters, including case strategy, attending depositions, status conferences and hearings, managing outside counsel, and monitoring progress* Maintain the Company’s insurance program, including working with the Com

Job Description Direct Counsel is proud to represent a nationally recognized AmLaw 100 firm in its search for talented, currently practicing attorneys to join one of its world-class practice groups. This is a general attorney opportunity for individuals seeking to transition into a top-tier legal environment where excellence, collaboration, and innovation are core values. This firm offers a dynamic platform for attorneys who are looking to take the next step in their careers—whether that be in litigation, corporate, IP, tax, real estate, or other core practice areas. The firm is known for its inclusive culture, high-caliber client work, and commitment to mentorship and professional development. Key Details: * Position Type: Full-time Attorney (Practice Group Assignment Based on Experience & Interest) * Location: Opportunities available in multiple U.S. offices * Firm Type: AmLaw 100 – Top-tier national law firm Compensation & Benefits: * Annual Salary Range: $225,000 – $435,000 (Salary will depend on experience, qualifications, location, and firm needs) * Bonuses: Discretionary, performance-based annual bonuses * Benefits Package Includes: * Comprehensive health care coverage * 401(k) retirement benefits * Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave * Basic life insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) * And more This opportunity is ideal for attorneys who are actively practicing, have strong academic and professional credentials, and are seeking to elevate their career with one of the most respected firms in the country.

Job Description Traditional Labor Associate Attorney (Private Sector) (3-7 year) Seeking associates with experience or a demonstrated interest in representing private-sector employers in traditional labor matters, including practice before the National Labor Relations Board, contract grievances, labor negotiations, and strategic advice and counsel. Specific skills and experience sought are: • Experience representing employers in matters before the NLRB, including representational matters and in defense of unfair labor practice charges., • Labor arbitration, • Labor-related litigation, including in federal court, • Collective bargaining, • Grievance handling and labor contract administration, • Prevailing wage litigation and compliance under California and federal law, • Construction labor law, • Experience in general labor and employment practice under California law, including FEHA, wage-and-hour, is helpful, • Superior research and writing skills, including labor arbitration briefs and filings before the NLRB, • Strong academic background and top-tier law firm experience preferred