Counsel

Outten & Golden LLP is seeking a Counsel admitted to practice in California to be based in our Oakland office.

The Firm enjoys a strong national reputation for representing employees, independent contractors, executives and whistleblowers in all areas of employment law—from representing senior executives in contract negotiations, to protecting individuals’ civil rights in the workplace, to combating worker exploitation and systemic discrimination in class action and impact litigation and putting hundreds of millions of dollars in the hands of wronged individuals with historic SEC and IRS whistleblower awards. We take pride in our decision to represent employees as advocates for workplace fairness. More recently, the Firm has branched out into new cutting-edge consumer digital-discrimination litigation involving major social media platforms.

We also place considerable focus on our own workplace, keeping our eye on employee morale and engagement as we grow and evolve. Our goal is to foster a workplace that embraces diversity in all of its complex and rich forms and incorporates the multi-layered factors that drive equity. We are committed to building relationships rooted in respect and trust to promote a sense of belonging for all of our employees.

Responsibilities: Counsel at the Firm represent clients in individual, class, and collective actions in all areas of employment law—including matters that may involve wage-and-hour issues, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblowing, leaves of absence, or layoffs—and supervise/lead matters in a variety of contexts including federal and state courts, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative agencies (e.g., EEOC), as well as negotiations and client counseling.

Qualifications: Successful candidates will have a combination of employment, educational, and life experience that demonstrates the qualities and skills below:

• Experience and Education: You have a minimum of 8 years of legal experience including a minimum of 4 years of practicing employment-law experience. You have strong analytical, writing, research, negotiation, and advocacy skills. Must be admitted to the California bar.
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• Confidentiality: You must be able to adhere to Firm policies regarding the protection of confidential data and demonstrate sensitivity to (and good judgment in connection with) confidential Firm matters.
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• Leadership, Initiative, and Teamwork: You have extensive experience with matter management and supervising/delegating to junior attorneys and staff. You approach challenges with a growth mindset. You possess the ability to work well within a team and establish and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, clients, and others. You are capable of prioritizing the business and professional interests of the Firm and have experience utilizing your network and resources to promote the needs of an organization.
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• Mission Orientation: You are enthusiastic and passionate about our commitment to advocating for employee rights. You thrive when your work is connected to purpose.

Compensation: An attractive compensation package (tailored to experience), with a target base salary of $200,000-$220,000 per year (exempt). Counsel at the Firm are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses. Outten & Golden offers our employees a robust benefits package including healthcare benefits.

Outten & Golden LLP is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Outten & Golden LLP is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recruiting@outtengolden.com.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.