Senior Employment Law Partner

ABOUT THE ROLE A California-based legal services firm is expanding its employment law practice and seeking a Senior Partner to lead defense and advisory work for school districts and public entities. This role combines complex litigation with strategic counsel and policy development to support proactive employment risk management. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Defend school districts in employment lawsuits and disputes before administrative agencies and labor boards. - Oversee discovery, motion practice, and settlement negotiations involving public sector employment and education law. - Advise school boards, superintendents, and HR teams on Title IX, ADA, FMLA, and related requirements. - Develop strategies to manage risk in discipline, hiring, contracts, labor relations, and tenure matters. - Review and draft employment policies and staff contracts, and advise on compliance with applicable laws. - Train district leaders and HR teams on legal compliance, discrimination prevention, harassment prevention, and employee relations. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - At least 10 years of employment law experience, primarily in defense, including representation of school districts and public entities. - Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California and current residence in California. - Extensive employment litigation defense experience, including PAGA matters and civil trial experience as first or second chair. - Experience preparing employment compliance documents and conducting wage and hour audits. - Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, with strong research, analytical, and negotiation skills. - Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Annual base salary: $230,000 to $300,000. Visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION On-site in California, United States.