Employment Lawyer at Elvis Eckardt Recruitment & Sales Solutions Limited

Role: Employment Lawyer

Location: Los Angeles, California, USA (Remote Considered, but Must Have Active CA Law License)

Job Type: CONTRACT

Experience Required: 12 - 18 years

Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a dynamic legal team on a contract basis. The selected candidate will provide comprehensive legal support, offering strategic advice and counsel to human resources and business leaders on a wide range of employment-related matters. This role requires a legal professional with deep expertise in employment law, particularly within California, and experience working both in private practice and in-house counsel environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as lead counsel on employment-related legal matters, including restrictive covenants, background checks, I-9 audits, and employee onboarding/offboarding issues.
• Provide guidance on complex employment matters such as terminations, employee relations, wage and hour compliance, executive compensation, pay transparency, and workplace policies.
• Draft and negotiate various employment agreements, including employment contracts, severance agreements, offer letters, and independent contractor agreements.
• Develop and implement employment policies and procedures in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Advise on employee benefits, leave of absence policies, and disability accommodation.
• Support M&A transactions by conducting employment-related due diligence and assisting with workforce integration.
• Conduct internal workplace investigations and compliance audits as needed.
• Resolve employment disputes through negotiation and informal resolution tactics before they escalate into litigation.
• Design and deliver training programs for HR, managers, and employees on employment law topics, including workplace harassment and compliance.
• Collaborate with outside counsel on litigation matters and other legal proceedings.
• Maintain strict confidentiality while ensuring compliance with company policies, ethical guidelines, and legal standards.

Required Qualifications:

• JD degree from an accredited U.S. university.
• Licensed to practice law in California (must be in good standing).
• Minimum 10 years of substantive employment law experience.
• At least 2 years of in-house counsel experience within an organization.
• Strong expertise in California and federal employment law, including wage and hour laws, E-Verify, workplace investigations, and executive compensation.
• Proven ability to provide strategic legal counsel to business leaders and HR teams.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced corporate or legal environment with the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

Nice to Have Qualifications:

• Experience in an entertainment organization is a plus.
• Holder of the Association of Workplace Investigators Certificate.
• Transactional experience, including involvement in M&A, and employment-related matters.
• Prior experience designing and conducting employment law training programs.

Work Arrangement & Travel Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (U.S. citizen or Green Card holder only).
• This role is remote-friendly, but candidates must have an active California law license.
• Candidates who have worked at or been employed by Creative Artists Agency (CAA) are not eligible for this role.

Application Process:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Contact Person: Elvis Eckardt