Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Talent Counsel. This position could be based in any of our U.S. offices (Austin; Chicago; Boston; Houston; Los Angeles; New York; Menlo Park; Orange County; Portland; Sacramento; San Francisco; Santa Monica; Seattle; Washington DC; or Wheeling, WV) and consideration given for 100% remote US locations.

Advise the firm regarding employment-related matters under US federal, state and local laws. Serve as a point of contact for international employment issues.
• Advise the firm on emerging legislative and regulatory changes affecting employment obligations and assist in the creation of policies, procedures and trainings to support the implementation of compliance measures.
• Review and revise internal policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.
• Develop and deliver training to team members on a variety of employment law matters.
• Assist in drafting and negotiating employment-related documents, including offer letters and separation agreements.
• Support the firm's benefits team on compensation, benefits, leaves of absence, disability accommodation and immigration matters.
• Assist on pre-litigation employment matters for Orrick (demand letters, administrative charges, pre-lit mediations & settlements) as needed by the Office of General Counsel
• Perform other duties assigned or requested by firm leadership.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Strong preference for experience practicing employment law within California and/or New York.
• 3 - 5+ years of experience providing legal advice to internal or external clients, preferably in a corporate or professional services environment.
• Possess a solid understanding of employment law, including but not limited to topics such as discrimination, harassment, employment contracts, wage and hour laws, employee leaves of absence and benefits, and wrongful termination.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and provide sound legal advice while balancing the needs of the firm.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, as well as exceptional verbal and written skills.

Who is Orrick? Orrick is a global law firm focused on serving the technology & innovation, energy & infrastructure and finance sectors. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets worldwide. We are recognized worldwide for delivering the highest-quality legal advice through our diverse teams and for our culture of innovation and collaboration. Financial Times selected Orrick as the Most Digital Firm of 2020, and in the past five years, the Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year three times and runner-up twice. For the ninth year in a row, Fortune named Orrick to its 2024 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Learn more about our awesome employee experience here: Fortune 100 Great Place To Work certified company.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is:

• California Major Markets* $226,000 - 260,000
• New York City $226,000 - $260,000
• National $194,000 - $225,000

* California Major Markets includes San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica. All other California locations fall within National range.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurances; robust mental well-being benefits; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability benefits; a health savings account (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and a 401K program. This role is eligible to employees will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program, generous Parental leave benefits, and paid holidays.

Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.

How to Apply: If you are searching for a chance to create an impact, you have a little grit and you love working with a team, we want to talk with you. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at www.orrick.com/Careers. Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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