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June 12, 2026

OGC Senior Counsel – Employment (US)

Labor & EmploymentCounselingInvestigationsWage & Hour
Latham & Watkins LLP

Latham & Watkins LLP

New York City, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Chicago, San Diego

OGC Senior Counsel – Employment (US)

Latham & Watkins LLP
Latham & Watkins LLPNew York City, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Chicago, San Diego

Practice area

Labor & Employment · Counseling · Investigations · Wage & Hour

PQE

4+ years

Locations

New York City, New York | Los Angeles, California | Orange County, California | San Francisco, California | Silicon Valley, California | Chicago, Illinois | San Diego, California

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • The role is OGC Senior Counsel – Employment (US), advising on employment law matters for attorneys and business professionals across all U.S. offices.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for internal clients (HR, Legal Talent, Recruiting, Office Administration) seeking legal advice.
  • Provide counsel on a range of U.S. employment law issues, including employee relations, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, performance management, accommodations, leaves, investigations, separations, and wage and hour matters.
  • Key responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting and negotiating employment-related documents (e.g., offer letters, separation agreements), and assisting with employment litigation, disputes, and administrative charges.
  • You will also prepare responses to employment-related subpoenas, monitor employment legislation, advise on compliance, and assist with internal communications and training.
  • The position is preferred in New York, Chicago, Downtown Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, San Francisco, or Silicon Valley, with other U.S. locations considered.
  • This role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
  • Required qualifications include a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and an active bar membership in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction where the firm has an office.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of four years of employment law experience, encompassing both counseling and/or litigation responsibilities. Prior in-house or law firm Office of General Counsel experience is preferred.
  • Successful candidates will demonstrate broad knowledge of U.S. employment laws, strong legal research and writing skills, and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and practically.
  • The annual salary range for this position is $220,000 - $250,000, in addition to bonuses based on individual and firm performance.
  • Benefits include healthcare, life and disability insurance, a 401k plan, 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program accruing 23 days in the first year.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Ed Hossain
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Ed Hossain

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Ed Hossain?

    Taylore Williams joined Latham & Watkins LLP's Silicon Valley office in the Corporate group.

    Ed is an outstanding recruiter who truly goes above and beyond. He transformed a complex hiring process into a smooth, straightforward experience that was easy to navigate. I can't recommend him enough for anyone seeking top-tier talent support.

    Latham & Watkins LLP

    Taylore Williams

    Latham & Watkins LLP • Silicon Valley
  • Alan Hershkowitz
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Alan Hershkowitz

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Alan Hershkowitz?

    Shira Huberfeld joined Latham & Watkins LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    I highly recommend Alan. He listened to my specific wants and preferences and tailored his suggestions for me. He took all the stress out of the lateral process and was a useful sounding board as I considered the next move. His deep knowledge of the various firms and practice groups within the firms was a real difference maker for me.

    Latham & Watkins LLP

    Shira Huberfeld

    Latham & Watkins LLP • New York City
  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Benjamin Alred joined Latham & Watkins LLP's Bay Area office in the Intellectual Property group.

    I was referred to Priya by a friend and former colleague and would eagerly give that referral to anyone else in the same situation. To be completely candid, I cannot imagine finding a better recruiter than Priya. I had worked with other recruiters in the past and heard experiences from colleagues, but I could not imagine someone adding as much value during the difficult process of changing positions as she did. She was so helpful and well organized during the entire process, all the while understanding the stress of performing a demanding job while trying to find better opportunities. She helped prepare application materials, performed mock interviews on weekends to accommodate my availability, and provided specific feedback and input to help me prepare for each and every interview and interviewer. Even little touches to make my life easier, like forwarding biographies and LinkedIn profiles of interviewers, Priya always provided without asking. When it came to the step of deciding between offers, she was once again an understanding advocate, helping me weigh different factors important to me and acting as an independent party who could negotiate on my behalf to make sure all my concerns were addressed. If anyone is unsure about finding the right recruiter who properly fits their needs or would like more specific details on just how wonderful Priya is to work with, I would encourage them to reach out to me further as I cannot recommend her highly enough.

    Latham & Watkins LLP

    Benjamin Alred

    Latham & Watkins LLP • Bay Area
  • Dale Durham
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Dale Durham

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Dale Durham?

    Matthew Powell joined Latham & Watkins LLP's San Diego office in the Project Development group.

    Dale is the type of legal recruiter that truly goes the extra mile. When looking to move from New York City to Southern California, I was searching for expert guidance from someone who would provide key insights regarding the current legal market. Throughout the recruiting process, Dale provided the insight and advice that I was looking for to assist with the process of lateraling to another law firm. Dale’s level of responsiveness and industry knowledge not only differentiate him from other legal recruiters, but are also further re-enforced by his extensive knowledge of the legal market, particularly in the Southern California area. Further, in the very rare instances where he did not know the answer to something or needed additional insight, Dale is able to effectively utilize his resources and industry connections to get the answer to your question efficiently. Given his diverse experience, Dale also possesses a unique ability to relate to his clients, regardless of their varied backgrounds or interests. I can say with confidence that my recruiting process would not have been nearly as successful without his hard work, and I consider Dale a trusted advisor and friend. Accordingly, he has earned my highest recommendation.

    Latham & Watkins LLP

    Matthew Powell

    Latham & Watkins LLP • San Diego
  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Nitesh Daryanani joined Latham & Watkins LLP's San Francisco office in the Antitrust group.

    Kate is a great legal recruiter—she is very familiar with law firms in the Bay Area and was a great resource during my transition. She provided helpful advice when I was contemplating a change and during the interview process. Her approach to recruiting as “matchmaking” earned my trust and I was extremely satisfied with the result.

    Latham & Watkins LLP

    Nitesh Daryanani

    Latham & Watkins LLP • San Francisco
  • Evan Fox
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Evan Fox

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Evan Fox?

    Eliza T. Murray joined Latham & Watkins LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    Working with Evan was great! He is responsive, in tune with the market and straightforward, all while being patient and empathetic to the many considerations and stressors of making a lateral move. I am grateful for his assistance and would not have found the opportunities that I did without his help.

    Latham & Watkins LLP

    Eliza T. Murray

    Latham & Watkins LLP • New York City
  • Gregory Gambill
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Gregory Gambill

    Legal Recruiter

    Slate Legal Recruiting

    Why talk to Gregory Gambill?

    Brian Daley joined Latham & Watkins LLP's San Diego office in the Corporate group.

    Greg made the lateral process easy and pleasant. At no point in the process did I ever feel like just another applicant. Greg listened to what I wanted and personalized the experience. I would absolutely recommend Greg for your lateral search.

    Latham & Watkins LLP

    Brian Daley

    Latham & Watkins LLP • San Diego

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Ed Hossain
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Ed Hossain

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Ed Hossain?

    Taylore Williams joined Latham & Watkins LLP's Silicon Valley office in the Corporate group.

    Ed is an outstanding recruiter who truly goes above and beyond. He transformed a complex hiring process into a smooth, straightforward experience that was easy to navigate. I can't recommend him enough for anyone seeking top-tier talent support.

    Latham & Watkins LLP

    Taylore Williams

    Latham & Watkins LLP • Silicon Valley
  • Alan Hershkowitz
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Alan Hershkowitz

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Alan Hershkowitz?

    Shira Huberfeld joined Latham & Watkins LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    I highly recommend Alan. He listened to my specific wants and preferences and tailored his suggestions for me. He took all the stress out of the lateral process and was a useful sounding board as I considered the next move. His deep knowledge of the various firms and practice groups within the firms was a real difference maker for me.

    Latham & Watkins LLP

    Shira Huberfeld

    Latham & Watkins LLP • New York City
  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Benjamin Alred joined Latham & Watkins LLP's Bay Area office in the Intellectual Property group.

    I was referred to Priya by a friend and former colleague and would eagerly give that referral to anyone else in the same situation. To be completely candid, I cannot imagine finding a better recruiter than Priya. I had worked with other recruiters in the past and heard experiences from colleagues, but I could not imagine someone adding as much value during the difficult process of changing positions as she did. She was so helpful and well organized during the entire process, all the while understanding the stress of performing a demanding job while trying to find better opportunities. She helped prepare application materials, performed mock interviews on weekends to accommodate my availability, and provided specific feedback and input to help me prepare for each and every interview and interviewer. Even little touches to make my life easier, like forwarding biographies and LinkedIn profiles of interviewers, Priya always provided without asking. When it came to the step of deciding between offers, she was once again an understanding advocate, helping me weigh different factors important to me and acting as an independent party who could negotiate on my behalf to make sure all my concerns were addressed. If anyone is unsure about finding the right recruiter who properly fits their needs or would like more specific details on just how wonderful Priya is to work with, I would encourage them to reach out to me further as I cannot recommend her highly enough.

    Latham & Watkins LLP

    Benjamin Alred

    Latham & Watkins LLP • Bay Area
  • Dale Durham
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Dale Durham

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Dale Durham?

    Matthew Powell joined Latham & Watkins LLP's San Diego office in the Project Development group.

    Dale is the type of legal recruiter that truly goes the extra mile. When looking to move from New York City to Southern California, I was searching for expert guidance from someone who would provide key insights regarding the current legal market. Throughout the recruiting process, Dale provided the insight and advice that I was looking for to assist with the process of lateraling to another law firm. Dale’s level of responsiveness and industry knowledge not only differentiate him from other legal recruiters, but are also further re-enforced by his extensive knowledge of the legal market, particularly in the Southern California area. Further, in the very rare instances where he did not know the answer to something or needed additional insight, Dale is able to effectively utilize his resources and industry connections to get the answer to your question efficiently. Given his diverse experience, Dale also possesses a unique ability to relate to his clients, regardless of their varied backgrounds or interests. I can say with confidence that my recruiting process would not have been nearly as successful without his hard work, and I consider Dale a trusted advisor and friend. Accordingly, he has earned my highest recommendation.

    Latham & Watkins LLP

    Matthew Powell

    Latham & Watkins LLP • San Diego
  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Nitesh Daryanani joined Latham & Watkins LLP's San Francisco office in the Antitrust group.

    Kate is a great legal recruiter—she is very familiar with law firms in the Bay Area and was a great resource during my transition. She provided helpful advice when I was contemplating a change and during the interview process. Her approach to recruiting as “matchmaking” earned my trust and I was extremely satisfied with the result.

    Latham & Watkins LLP

    Nitesh Daryanani

    Latham & Watkins LLP • San Francisco
  • Evan Fox
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Evan Fox

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Evan Fox?

    Eliza T. Murray joined Latham & Watkins LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    Working with Evan was great! He is responsive, in tune with the market and straightforward, all while being patient and empathetic to the many considerations and stressors of making a lateral move. I am grateful for his assistance and would not have found the opportunities that I did without his help.

    Latham & Watkins LLP

    Eliza T. Murray

    Latham & Watkins LLP • New York City
  • Gregory Gambill
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Gregory Gambill

    Legal Recruiter

    Slate Legal Recruiting

    Why talk to Gregory Gambill?

    Brian Daley joined Latham & Watkins LLP's San Diego office in the Corporate group.

    Greg made the lateral process easy and pleasant. At no point in the process did I ever feel like just another applicant. Greg listened to what I wanted and personalized the experience. I would absolutely recommend Greg for your lateral search.

    Latham & Watkins LLP

    Brian Daley

    Latham & Watkins LLP • San Diego