Employment Attorney (Remote)

Latitude is looking for top-tier employment law attorneys to offer ad-hoc employment advice to a number of corporate clients in California. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience advising employers on a comprehensive range of federal, state, and local employment laws and litigation, with a specific focus on California labor and employment issues. Work may include:

Providing guidance to clients on a wide variety of employment law matters, including but not limited to advising on employment laws, performance management, reductions-in-force, separation agreements, employee claims, independent contractors, and policies and practices.
Assisting on pre-litigation employment disputes, respond to EEOC and other agency charges, manage outside litigation counsel, and negotiate separation and settlement agreements.
Drafting and updating templates used by the HR team, including waivers, offer letters and contracts, severance agreements, and guidelines on best practices.

Basic Requirements for Employment Attorney (Remote)

Juris Doctorate and strong academic credentials from a top accredited law school.
Must be familiar with California employment laws or have significant experience advising California companies on employment laws.
License to practice law in any jurisdiction (California preferred).
At minimum five (5) years’ relevant experience as an attorney in a law firm or in-house environment with at least four (4) years’ experience advising clients on employment law matters.
Law firm and/or in-house experience communicating complex legal concepts to corporate clients, other attorneys, and management.
Written and oral communication skills.
Outstanding professional references

Position Details of Employment Attorney (Remote)

Type of role: Engagement

Schedule: Flexible

Location: Remote (California Preferred)

Compensation:
Pay: The annualized pay for this position ranges from $180,000 to $250,000+ or more when calculated on a full-time basis.

Pay for contract engagements is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference (each candidate’s pay rate affects the client bill rate which can affect the candidate’s competitiveness for the position).

Benefits: In addition to pay, all Latitude Attorneys and other legal professionals working on contract engagements receive complimentary professional liability insurance coverage. All Latitude employees (including those on contract engagements) are also eligible for full benefits when working 20+ hours per week, including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, and complimentary group life, LTD and AD&D insurance. A qualified 401k plan is also available. Benefits-eligible Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

Confidentiality
Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude
Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.

Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

Founded in 2013, Latitude has been recognized by Chambers as a leading global flexible legal staffing company and the #1 Legal Recruiter by The National Law Journal.

Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments
Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

Our Specialty: Peer-Level Contract Attorneys. Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office.

FAQ:

Q: What other legal jobs do you have?
A: If you’re interested in working with Latitude but do not think this particular legal job is the right one for you, we encourage you to explore our other open opportunities or fill out a General Application by visiting us at https://latitudelegal.com/jobs/

Q: Should I apply for this specific position if I have previously applied for another Latitude position?
A: Yes, it is better to apply to each Latitude job for which you are qualified and interested so that we immediately know of your interest in that specific role. This also enables you to share additional information about your qualifications or interest specific to each role. If you do not meet all of the qualifications for a position but think you would still be highly effective in the role, it can be helpful to include a brief explanation in your application.

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Q: My current legal team needs help. How can I see some Latitude candidates for my legal team?
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For more information about Latitude, please visit us at https://latitudelegal.com.

Thank you for your interest in Latitude!

Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Employment Attorney (Remote)

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