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Senior Employment Litigation Counsel - REMOTE - CA Bar

A nationally respected management-side labor and employment law platform is seeking an experienced Employment Litigation attorney (7+ years) to join them as Remote Senior Attorney/Counsel supporting a dedicated Professional Employer Organization (PEO) client and its carrier in Northern California.

This non-partner-track role is designed for a senior attorney who enjoys owning day-to-day litigation, delivering consistent, high-quality service to a sophisticated client, and practicing law at a high level — without business development pressure.

The Role

You will manage a high-volume employment litigation docket from inception through resolution, serving as a primary point of contact for the PEO client, its customers, and the insurer. The practice is largely focused on administrative charges, attorney demand letters, and single-plaintiff employment litigation, with potential exposure to class actions and PAGA matters.

While the platform is remote, this role requires regular in-person advocacy. Candidates must be comfortable and available for court appearances, depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials, with some travel as needed in Northern California.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle employment matters end-to-end, including EPLI-covered claims
• Develop case strategy and manage matters independently
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Represent clients in hearings, conferences, mediations, and trials
• Supervise and mentor attorneys and legal staff
• Collaborate closely with partners, associates, paralegals, and shared support teams
• Maintain proactive communication with the PEO client and insurance carrier

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• 7+ years of employment law and litigation experience
• Active California bar admission (required)
• Experience appearing regularly in court and handling in-person proceedings
• Ability to manage a high-volume docket independently

Preferred Experience

• Prior law firm experience
• Experience working with PEOs
• EPLI matters and insurer relationships
• Comfort working in a remote environment while supporting in-person litigation needs

Why This Opportunity

• Remote platform with meaningful flexibility, and negotiable billable hours target
• No business development or book-of-business expectations
• Dedicated, long-term client relationship (not rotating matters)
• Sophisticated employment litigation work
• Collaborative, service-driven environment with strong internal support

Location Requirement:

Remote and based in Northern California. Candidates should be able to make in-person court appearances and related proceedings as needed.

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

Seeking Plaintiff PI Trial Attorneys

Mid-size Bay Area firm with ample regular pipeline of strong personal injury claims seeks aggressive trial lawyers in mid-and-senior levels.

Enthusiasm for courtroom to maximize client outcomes crucial – deep demonstrated trial skills/experience essential to success.

Independent case-development.

Compensation flexible and success-oriented.

Good benefits, BART-adjacent.

These are break-out opportunities
- let's talk.

Contact Thomas F Cushing, Esq.

Cushing Group, Recruiters 415.307.1600

Exemption Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Remote Options/Office Hours: Hybrid or Fully In-Office

Classification: Paralegal

Summary: The Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal must have at least five (5) years of recent experience in Trusts & Estates including complex and high net worth estate planning, trust administration and probate. Tax background and understanding is preferable, ideally with knowledge and preparation of Form 706 and Form 709. Litigation experience is also helpful. The Trusts & Estates Paralegal must be able to work independently and, on a team, manage their cases, and be relied on for follow-up and accountability. The Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal is expected to prepare legal documents, filings, and/or general correspondence with accuracy and adhere to the JKZ formatting guidelines. This position requires that the Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal be extremely detail-oriented, organized, critical about accuracy, spelling and grammar and possess the ability to prioritize and follow up. This is a very fast-paced environment, and the Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal must be able to multitask and manage a voluminous caseload. This role requires a self-starter who is willing and open to learning new skills as well as taking initiative and being proactive.

In addition to the above, the Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal may be responsible for delegating assignments, mentoring, training, etc. of any legal support personnel in their practice area.

Direct Reports: N/A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, Including but Not Limited To:

• Performing legal research
• Preparing trust accountings
• Preliminary drafting of trusts and memos
• Drafting documents
• Calendaring appointments and deadlines
• Managing and organizing client files as well as keeping client database and document management systems up to date
• Prepare Forms 706 and 709
• Maintaining a billable hour requirement

Requirements:

Education and Experience

• At least 5 years' experience working as a Trusts & Estates Paralegal
• Must have paralegal certificate or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bilingual preferred;
• Proficient in the MS Office Suite with an emphasis on Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Solid command of English including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form and style;
• Organized and detail oriented; and
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Overview

Whistler Partners is partnering with to hire its first senior legal leader — a Head of Legal with the opportunity to step into a General Counsel title for the right candidate.

Owner provides a suite of tools designed to help local restaurant owners increase sales and strengthen their online presence. From mobile ordering and customer rewards to digital growth infrastructure, the platform empowers independent restaurants to compete and win. As the business expands product surfaces, navigates regulatory complexity, and enters increasingly strategic partnerships, legal leadership is now mission-critical.

This is a foundational hire at a high-growth, mission-driven SaaS company.

Why this role?

This is not an incremental legal hire. It's a build-from-zero seat.

You will own the full legal stack — corporate, compliance, employment, IP, litigation, regulatory, and commercial — and serve as a strategic partner to the executive team. You won't inherit a pre-built function. You'll architect it.

Success in this role means:

• Building scalable systems from ambiguity
• Knowing when to leverage outside counsel — and when to move internally
• Acting as DRI on the company's most sensitive initiatives
• Helping leadership move faster while strengthening risk discipline

The title is flexible and may include General Counsel for the right candidate.

This is ideal for a builder who wants true ownership, executive visibility, and the opportunity to shape Legal at a scaling technology company from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Engineering, Product & Design, GTM, People, Finance, Ops, and the Executive team
• Act as strategic advisor to the CEO on negotiations, disputes, and sensitive matters
• Build and scale Owner's Legal function as its first full-time legal hire
• Serve as DRI on litigation strategy, regulatory posture, and complex commercial agreements
• Partner with Product and Engineering to ensure new products and pricing models are built with compliance and risk minimization in mind
• Design scalable systems across contracting, compliance, governance, privacy, employment, and IP
• Manage outside counsel across corporate, regulatory, employment, and litigation matters
• Support fundraising, board matters, corporate governance, and investor communications
• Proactively identify legal risk areas and implement preventive frameworks

About You

• 8–10+ years of legal experience across law firm and in-house environments
• Broad, "full-stack" experience across commercial, corporate, compliance, IP, employment, and litigation oversight
• Builder mentality — energized by creating structure from scratch
• Strong executive presence and business judgment
• Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
• Able to partner closely with product and engineering teams
• Motivated to scale and eventually build a Legal team

Compensation

$250,000 – $325,000

Owner is open to increased compensation at the General Counsel level and may stretch beyond the posted range for the right candidate.

Perks

Comprehensive health coverage, Bay Area-based remote flexibility, unlimited PTO, and additional growth-stage benefits.

Interested?

This search is being led by Wolf at Whistler Partners. Please contact them for a confidential conversation.

About Whistler Partners

Matchmakers, Not Headhunters

Whistler Partners is a boutique matchmaking firm focused on counseling the best and the brightest attorneys over the course of their careers. We believe that the right move comes from working closely with talent to curate their long-term career paths. When it comes to career advice, what matters is not the size of the agency but the strength of your individual recruiter.

We readily admit that we are elite and only work with the best – after all, a little elitism is okay when it comes to your career. Employers love us because we are picky about whom we represent, and attorneys love us because we get them their dream jobs.

VOYlegal has partnered with an international law firm in search for a Labor & Employment Associate for their San Francisco office. Details include:

• AM Law 20 - premier US based law firm
• Salary: 260k - 390K (i.e Cravath Sacle)
• Experience: Mid Level
• Perks: pro bono work supported, strong bonus structure, one of the largest L+E practices in the world, diverse client base

Please submit your resume for immediate consideration!

Tax Attorney – M&A, Private Equity, Fund Formation (Partner / Counsel / Associate)

Los Angeles or San Francisco

Our client's team is seeking an experienced Tax Attorney to join their collaborative and high-performing group in Los Angeles or San Francisco. No portable book of business is required for this opportunity.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience advising corporate clients on tax matters related to mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, fund formation, and cross-border transactions. You'll work with domestic and international public and private companies, as well as private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds, and distressed debt funds, on the tax aspects of mid- to large-scale transactions across a wide range of industries.

Ideal Background:

• Significant experience handling complex tax issues in M&A, fund formation, and private equity transactions.
• Strong technical understanding of partnership taxation, corporate restructuring, and international tax considerations.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Open to candidates at the Partner, Counsel, or Senior Associate level.

Why This Role:

• No portable book required.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value matters alongside a market-leading team.

If you're looking to join a top-tier practice working with exceptional clients on complex, high-impact transactions, we'd love to connect.

Confidential inquiries welcome.

("partner" OR "counsel" OR "of counsel" OR "senior associate" OR "associate" OR "attorney")

AND ("tax" OR "transactional tax" OR "corporate tax" OR "M&A tax" OR "mergers and acquisitions tax" OR "fund formation" OR "private equity tax" OR "investment fund tax" OR "cross-border tax" OR "international tax" OR "partnership tax" OR "REIT" OR "corporate restructuring" OR "joint venture tax")

AND ("M&A" OR "mergers" OR "acquisitions" OR "private equity" OR "venture capital" OR "fund formation" OR "hedge fund" OR "distressed debt" OR "investment management" OR "capital markets" OR "transactions")

AND ("Los Angeles" OR "LA" OR "San Francisco" OR "SF" OR "California" OR "CA")

NOT ("litigation" OR "litigator" OR "trial" OR "paralegal" OR "legal assistant" OR "law clerk" OR "accountant" OR "tax preparer" OR "CPA")

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP (RSHC) is a diverse, client-centric, and technologically sophisticated firm that is committed to providing legal service at the highest level. We have nationally recognized litigation and transactional practices. We currently have more than 100 lawyers in offices in Chicago, San Francisco, Irvine, Ann Arbor, and New York. Founded March 1, 2016, our partnership features leaders in many fields including class actions, white collar, real estate, intellectual property, labor and employment, mass tort & product liability, mergers & acquisitions, and general litigation. Our San Francisco office is in the heart of the Financial District and populated with a team of fun, smart, team-oriented and hard-working professionals.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced mid-level General Litigation Attorney to join our growing practice. The ideal candidate will have courtroom and deposition experience, excellent writing and analytical skills, and experience working on complex litigation matters from intake through resolution. This role requires strategic thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse clients, colleagues, and staff.

Our recruiting process focuses on more than professional excellence. We hire only professionals with high emotional intelligence, resilience and track records of team-based success.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation range: $210,000 to $250,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.

No calls or solicitations from recruiters accepted.

Partner Position - Intellectual Property Practice Leader

Location: San Francisco, California

Firm Overview:

Join a prestigious law firm in San Francisco as the head of their Intellectual Property Practice. This law firm is renowned for its expertise in the legal industry and is now offering a unique opportunity for a talented individual to lead and grow its Intellectual Property practice.

Role Highlights:

• Leadership Opportunity: Spearhead the Intellectual Property Practice as part of the firm's succession planning.
• Growth Potential: Unlike other positions that require a large portable book of business, here you will inherit and expand an established practice.
• Expert Support: Work alongside some of the most respected professionals in the legal industry.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven leadership skills with significant Intellectual Property experience.
• Strong strategic vision for practice growth and development.
• Excellent client relationship and team management abilities.

About Seth Davis:

Seth Davis, leading this search, boasts over two decades of experience in executive legal recruitment. Recognized nationally and internationally, Seth is a trusted name in placing high-caliber legal professionals in positions of leadership.

Confidentiality:

We value your privacy. All inquiries and applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.

Apply Now:

Keywords: Intellectual Property, Leadership, Legal Practice Growth, Prestigious Law Firm, San Francisco, Succession Planning, Confidential Search, Intellectual Property Transactions, Trademark registration, Copyright law, IP litigation, Trade secret protection, Licensing agreements, IP portfolio management, Prior art search, Patent infringement, Trademark infringement, Copyright infringement, IP due diligence, Technology transfer, Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), Intellectual property rights (IPR), Domain name disputes, Counterfeiting, IP valuation, International IP law, Intellectual property audits, Fair use doctrine, Design patents, Utility patents, Plant patents, Biotechnology patents, Software patents, IP policy and reform, Open source licensing, Copyright registration, IP enforcement strategies, Patent prosecution.

The primary responsibility of the Estate Planning Attorney is to help a client complete an accurate estate plan that fulfills the client's wishes in an efficient fashion, specifically by being available for a 'start' meeting within 5 business days, setting the signing meeting at the end of the start meeting, walking through the documents with the client during the signing meeting and owning the process through client signatures. A highly successful estate planning attorney has a high ratio of conversions from initial call to signatures.

We do not accept resume submissions from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. Please contact our recruiting team directly.

JOB DUTIES

• Serves as the primary point of contact for estate planning clients
• Answer client questions within same day or same day offer timing of response
• Ask clients for referrals to grow practice beyond wealth management referrals
• Refer CPL clients not referred by CP to CP for wealth management
• Uses legal expertise to assist in the creation and implementation of estate plans
• Displays a positive attitude and willingness to adapt in a rapidly changing environment
• All other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctorate
• Licensed and in good standing with the bar of CA
• 7+ years of estate planning or other relevant experience
• Ability to present complex estate planning concepts to clients
• Ability to draft and review estate planning documents with a great degree of accuracy

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• LL.M. in tax or estate planning
• Licensed and in good standing with the bars of more than one state

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred

Our client, a prominent defense litigation firm is seeking an Employment Litigation Attorney to join their downtown San Francisco team.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Employment defense experience.

This position can be hybrid remote. Portable business is welcome but not required.

Candidates must be admitted to practice in California

Competitive base salary 150k to 300k+, bonus and benefits.

Resumes may be sent to for review.