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Senior Counsel - Employment Law

Livermore, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$162K/yr - $198K/yr

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a Senior Counsel specializing in employment law. The successful candidate will provide legal advice on various employment matters, conduct legal research, and support training for managers and staff while collaborating with internal teams and external counsel.

Publishing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide practical legal advice and guidance to management, Staff Relations, Employee Relations, and Human Resources in connection with each step of the employment lifecycle, including hiring, on-boarding, performance management, compensation, discipline, benefits, leaves of absence, accommodations and terminations

Conduct legal research and monitor and analyze developments in employment laws and regulations, assess risk, and recommend strategies to support proactive compliance and effective policy development based on legal requirements

Develop, deliver, and support training for managers and staff on employment law and related workplace topics, and prepare or update employee handbooks, policies, and procedures

Support and, as appropriate, lead internal investigations of employee complaints and allegations; represent the Laboratory in administrative proceedings, alternative dispute resolution, union arbitrations, and government audits or investigations

Draft, review, and negotiate employment related documents, including benefit plans and vendor agreements; manage outside counsel in employment litigation and other matters as needed

Collaborate effectively with OGC colleagues, Laboratory organizations, government representatives, and outside counsel; mentor and provide development support to less experienced attorneys

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Employment LawJuris DoctorateCalifornia Bar MembershipLegal ResearchLitigation ManagementFederal Employment LawsCalifornia Employment LawsAnalytical SkillsWriting SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaboration SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Juris Doctorate (or equivalent degree) and membership in California Bar (or the ability to obtain a limited practice license as Registered In-House Counsel in California

Demonstrated mastery of providing practical employment law advice and managing employment litigation in positions with progressively greater responsibility and involving matters of greater complexity and/or significance over time

Significant experience preparing and delivering written legal communications, presentations, and oral briefings on complex legal issues for more experienced attorneys and for more senior clients

Comprehensive knowledge of federal and California state employment laws

Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills

Experience collaborating with and contributing to multi-disciplinary teams to solve problems and accomplish goals

Ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal audiences

Preferred

Experience as an attorney, whether in a law firm or in-house, representing or advising: a U.S. government contractor or other large business organization, a university or other research-focused organization; or a federal, state or local government entity, including military service

Experience working as an attorney in a larger law firm (e.g. a firm with multistate presence) or comparable experience

Experience conducting internal workplace investigation, and handling labor and union related matters

Prior interaction with, and knowledge of, agencies such as the U.S. Department of Labor, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, National Labor Relations Board, and comparable California agencies