LA Senior Counsel

LA Senior Counsel

Los Angeles, California

Build Your Practice. Lead Sophisticated Matters. Make an Impact.

CDF Labor Law LLP is seeking an accomplished Senior Counsel with at least eight years of California employment litigation experience to join our growing team in Los Angeles.

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in sophisticated litigation and advisory matters for clients ranging from regional businesses to Fortune 500 companies. You will work closely with relationship partners while having the autonomy to shape strategy, manage cases and deliver exceptional client service.

Employer-side experience is preferred.

Salary Range: $235,000–$305,000, depending on experience Work Options: Flexible hybrid or fully remote

What You'll Do

As Senior Counsel, you will:

Lead single-plaintiff, class action, collective action and PAGA matters through all phases of litigation

Collaborate with relationship partners to develop strategy-and take ownership of its execution

Direct discovery, take and defend depositions and work with expert witnesses

Draft and argue dispositive and other significant motions

Appear in court and represent clients at trial and in arbitration proceedings

Lead settlement negotiations and advocate for clients in mediations

Prepare complex matters for trial and arbitration

Serve as a trusted advisor to clients across a range of industries

What You'll Bring

At least eight years of California labor and employment litigation experience

Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California

A Juris Doctor degree

The ability to independently manage significant litigation matters

Experience handling complex class action and PAGA matters, including class certification, dispositive motions, expert discovery and trial preparation

Experience handling single-plaintiff FEHA-related claims

Excellent writing, analytical, advocacy and interpersonal skills

Sound judgment, initiative and a collaborative approach

Why CDF?

For 30 years, CDF has distinguished itself as one of California's leading employment, labor and business immigration law firms. With five offices strategically located throughout the state, we represent employers in single-plaintiff, class and collective action litigation and advise clients on compliance and risk avoidance.

At CDF, you will find sophisticated work, meaningful responsibility and colleagues who value collaboration, excellence and diverse perspectives.

Benefits and Perks

Competitive compensation and incentives

Flexible in-office, fully remote and hybrid work options

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Firm-paid EAP, telemedicine, life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability benefits

Pre-tax and Roth 401(k)

Paid holidays and paid time off

Paid parental leave

Business casual dress for in-office days

Annual holiday event, seasonal office-wide events, firm perks and more

Our Commitment to Diversity

CDF has been recognized in Law360's Annual Diversity Report for four consecutive years as one of the Best Law Firms for Women and Minority Attorneys among midsized regional firms. We are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion within the legal profession and strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. CDF is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Ready to explore what's next? Send your résumé to recruiting@cdflaborlaw.com .

**No phone calls or recruiters please**