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Senior Employment Law Attorney

Tangerine Search Inc.
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026

About the Role


A well-established multi-service law firm in the Bay Area is seeking a Senior Employment Law Attorney to join its growing Employment Law practice. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a trusted advisor and significant experience advising and counseling employers on the full spectrum of employment law matters, as well as representing clients in employment litigation. This includes defending claims involving FEHA, Title VII, wage and hour disputes, class actions, and PAGA claims, as well as matters involving trade secrets and unfair competition. Candidates should have experience representing clients in court, arbitration, and before administrative agencies, including the EEOC, CRD, and DLSE. A partial portable book of business is preferred.


Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Active membership in the California State Bar
  • Minimum 8 years of employment law litigation experience
  • Demonstrated success handling complex employment law matters
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, consulting, and communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic legal counsel and representation in employment law litigation
  • Defend employers against FEHA, Title VII, and related common law claims
  • Handle class actions and PAGA litigation
  • Manage trade secret and unfair competition matters
  • Defend wage and hour claims
  • Represent clients before state and federal administrative agencies
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor
  • Support business development initiatives to grow the employment law practice
  • Present employment law trainings and seminars for clients
  • Mentor and supervise junior attorneys


Location

Location This position can be based in any of our offices: Silicon Valley (downtown San Jose), Tri-Valley (Pleasanton), or Peninsula (San Mateo). Travel between locations may be necessary.


From Tangerine Search:

Tangerine Search is an equal opportunity agency that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Salary : $175,000 - $225,000

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