18 February 2026
Compensation
$225,000 – $365,000
Key requirements
2-5 years of broad experience in employment law Training, experience, and interest in employment law counseling Training, experience, and interest in employment litigation High level of motivation and initiative
TrendsThe role
Cooley LLP is seeking an associate with 2-5 years of PQE in employment law for their Bay Area offices. This role is for candidates with experience and interest in both employment law counseling and litigation, and will involve significant client counseling and M&A transaction support.
What you'll do
- Counsel Firm clients on employment law matters
- Provide employment support on M&A transactions
What we're looking for
2-5 years of broad experience in employment law
Training, experience, and interest in employment law counseling
Training, experience, and interest in employment litigation
High level of motivation and initiative
Excellent writing and communication skills
Strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school
Employment support on M&A transactions· nice to have
Benefits
Medical, health savings account, dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage
Backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits
Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits
Vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year
Sick time at the rate of two weeks per year
10 paid holidays each year
Generous parental leave
Fertility benefits
Hiring contacts
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