Charges Counsel
This role offers a rare opportunity for Labor & Employment attorneys with six or more years of experience who want substantive legal work, meaningful autonomy, and genuine flexibility-without giving up the sophistication or resources of a top‑tier legal organization. The position is fully remote, features a reduced billable‑hour target (1500-1750), and may be performed anywhere in California with an active CA bar license. The team is primarily composed of former partners and senior counsel seeking a more balanced professional lifestyle.
You will take full ownership of defending administrative agency charges and attorney demand letters from initial assessment through final resolution. This involves direct client communication, strategic evaluation, and producing high‑quality written advocacy.
Key Responsibilities
In this Labor & Employment Counsel role, you will independently manage a docket of administrative matters, including:
- Preparing compelling and strategic position statements
- Responding to agency information requests
- Leading mediations and settlement negotiations remotely
- Communicating directly with clients and administrative agencies
- Guiding matters from investigation through closure
Role Benefits
Attorneys in this position enjoy:
- A reduced billable‑hour requirement of 1500-1750
- No business development expectations
- No mandatory business travel
- Full support and infrastructure of a global legal organization
This structure is ideal for attorneys seeking sophisticated, impactful work while maintaining greater control over their schedule.
Qualifications
The strongest candidates will have:
- A minimum of six years of employment law experience
- Experience handling federal and state administrative agency charges
- Demonstrated ability to draft strategic, well‑reasoned position statements
- Experience representing clients in hearings and/or mediations
- An active California bar license
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range is $140,000-$165,000, depending on experience and education, with eligibility for performance‑based bonuses. A comparable fully remote EPLI‑focused role is also available, with compensation up to $240,000 for qualified applicants.
My client offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time and qualifying part‑time employees, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off programs
- Mental health resources
- Family‑building and caregiving support
- Paid parental leave
- Insurance programs and wellness offerings
(Full benefits details available upon request.)
About the Client
My client is one of the highest‑ranked AmLaw 100 firms globally, employing more than 1,900 attorneys across 100 offices worldwide. For over 75 years, the firm has been recognized for excellence, innovation, and deep expertise in resolving complex workplace issues.
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