Labor and Employment Associate or Counsel

barnes· Legal
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📍 San DiegoFullTime💰 USD 250K–390K/yr

About this role

Location: San Diego, CA

The San Diego office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking a Labor and Employment Associate or Counsel to join its growing national AmLaw 80 team.

Job Requirements:

  • Experience representing employers in employment litigation

  • Exposure to employment counseling and advice work (preferred)

  • Familiarity with traditional labor matters, including arbitrations, labor negotiations, union avoidance campaigns, and NLRB proceedings (a plus)

  • Proficient in all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motions practice, hearings, and trial preparation

  • Outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills

  • Strong academic credentials

Ideal Candidates Will:

  • Have 3-10 years of experience representing employers in labor and employment matters

  • Be highly motivated to join an active national Labor and Employment practice

  • Demonstrate initiative and readiness to assume responsibility for client matters

  • Possess strong interpersonal skills and thrive in a large, collaborative team environment

  • Be admitted to the California Bar (required)

We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us.

Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement:

Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Labor and Employment Associate or Counsel role at barnes?
The listed salary for this Labor and Employment Associate or Counsel position at barnes is USD 250K–390K/yr. This is an FullTime role.
Where is the Labor and Employment Associate or Counsel position at barnes located?
This Labor and Employment Associate or Counsel role at barnes is based in San Diego. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Labor and Employment Associate or Counsel role at barnes full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Labor and Employment Associate or Counsel role in the Legal department at barnes.
Which team or department does the Labor and Employment Associate or Counsel at barnes belong to?
This Labor and Employment Associate or Counsel position is part of the Legal department at barnes. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Labor and Employment Associate or Counsel job at barnes posted?
This Labor and Employment Associate or Counsel position at barnes was posted on May 4, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Labor and Employment Associate or Counsel
barnes · 💰 USD 250K–390K/yr
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