Senior Employment Law Attorney

A seasoned California-licensed employment litigator who can manage complex cases independently, supervise junior associates, and build lasting client relationships. This role sits at Hoge Fenton’s Bay Area employment practice, helping employers navigate California’s evolving employment laws while scaling the firm’s client base and path to partnership.

What youll do

• Defend employers in litigation involving FEHA/Title VII claims, wage and hour disputes, and PAGA class actions in state and federal courts.
• Take ownership of cases from inception through resolution, including discovery, law and motion, and appearances before agencies like the EEOC, CRD, and DLSE.
• Work closely with clients to provide preventative counseling on workforce management, HR policies, and compliance with California’s complex employment laws.
• Contribute to the growth of the practice by servicing existing firm clients and developing your own portable book of business.
• Lead case strategy and supervise the work of junior associates, providing mentorship and guidance.
• Represent a diverse client base, from Silicon Valley tech companies to middle-market businesses, on their most critical employment law matters.

What Hoge Fenton is looking for

• Active membership in the State Bar of California.
• 8+ years of employment law litigation experience.
• Experience representing clients in court, arbitration, and before administrative agencies (EEOC, CRD, DLSE).
• Experience with defense and prosecution of trade secret and unfair competition claims.
• Experience advising and counseling employers on the full spectrum of employment law issues.
• Strong legal education fundamentals (JD or equivalent) from an accredited law program.
• Experience defending against FEHA, Title VII, wage and hour, class, and PAGA claims.
• Ability to bring a partial book of portable business.
• Experience with analytical, negotiation, and consulting skills in a legal context.
• Experience at AmLaw 200 and/or respectable midsize or regional firms.
• Proven track record in handling complex employment law matters.
• Willingness to be based in Silicon Valley, Tri-Valley, or Peninsula office.
• Industry experience serving Silicon Valley tech companies and other mid-market businesses.