Counsel, Labor & Employment
$170,000–$250,000 year
On-siteLong Beach, California, United States
Job Summary
Serve as True Anomaly's primary in-house employment law attorney, advising on the full spectrum of workplace matters including hiring, performance management, compensation, and separations. Partner closely with the People team on day-to-day employee relations, policy interpretation, and personnel decisions, while acting as the lead for employee complaints, workplace investigations, and adversarial proceedings. Draft and maintain employment policies, handbooks, and guidance ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including California-specific wage and hour and pay equity requirements. Support corporate transactions, reorganizations, and government contract obligations, while monitoring legislative developments to recommend policy changes. Deliver training on anti-harassment, accommodations, and documentation practices, and coordinate with outside counsel for agency charges and litigation. Manage sensitive employee matters with discretion and sound judgment, ensuring fair treatment across all jurisdictions.
Required Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active membership in the California State Bar
- 3–10 years of legal experience focused on labor and employment law
- Strong knowledge of federal, California, and multi-state employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, FEHA, California Labor Code, and applicable local ordinances
- Experience advising on employee relations matters, conducting or overseeing workplace investigations, and managing or supporting employment-related litigation or agency proceedings
- Experience drafting, revising, and implementing employment policies and employee handbooks
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion, sound judgment, and the highest level of professional integrity
- Experience partnering directly with HR or People teams on day-to-day employment counseling and strategic workforce matters
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical guidance to non-legal stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
- Fully onsite at our Long Beach, CA office location
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in-house at a technology, aerospace, or defense company
- Familiarity with employment-related obligations specific to government contractors, including OFCCP compliance, affirmative action planning, and E-Verify requirements
- Experience with labor relations matters, including NLRA compliance and organizational campaign response
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts
- A mix of law firm and in-house experience
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