Senior Counsel - Employment Law

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) at LLNL, one of the nation’s premier research laboratories, is looking for a Senior Counsel whose primary areas of practice will include employment law.  We are looking for a bright, collegial attorney with a flexible mindset, sound judgment, and an enthusiasm for addressing unique legal issues in an intellectually stimulating environment. The successful candidate will be one who enjoys working in a collaborative office and building good working relationships with internal groups.  You will be joining a team that is responsible for a wide-ranging legal portfolio and you will have the opportunity to learn the business of operating and managing a US Department of Energy laboratory with a national security mission. This role will be in the Office of General Counsel, which is part of the Director’s Office.

This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one to two days per week. 

You will

• Provide practical legal advice and guidance to management, Staff Relations, Employee Relations, and Human Resources in connection with each step of the employment lifecycle, including hiring, on-boarding, performance management, compensation, discipline, benefits, leaves of absence, accommodations and terminations.
• Conduct legal research and monitor and analyze developments in employment laws and regulations, assess risk, and recommend strategies to support proactive compliance and effective policy development based on legal requirements.
• Develop, deliver, and support training for managers and staff on employment law and related workplace topics, and prepare or update employee handbooks, policies, and procedures.
• Support and, as appropriate, lead internal investigations of employee complaints and allegations; represent the Laboratory in administrative proceedings, alternative dispute resolution, union arbitrations, and government audits or investigations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment related documents, including benefit plans and vendor agreements; manage outside counsel in employment litigation and other matters as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with OGC colleagues, Laboratory organizations, government representatives, and outside counsel; mentor and provide development support to less experienced attorneys.
• Perform other duties as assigned.