Overview
Legal Advisor – Employment Law – 12-Month Contract Jobs in Los Angeles, CA at Mogi I/O : OTT/Podcast/Short Video Apps for you
Title: Legal Advisor – Employment Law – 12-Month Contract
Company: Mogi I/O : OTT/Podcast/Short Video Apps for you
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Open to US Citizens, Green Card Holders and Permanent Resident
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Pay Rate: $100 – $140 per hour
Duration: 12 Months
Work Schedule: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
Overview
A legal team is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer for a 12-month contract assignment. This role involves providing legal guidance on various employment matters, drafting and negotiating employment-related documents, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. The individual will work closely with Human Resources and business leaders to support workplace culture, compliance efforts, and risk mitigation.
Required Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. university.
Licensed to practice law in California (active and in good standing).
10+ years of employment law experience, including at least 1 year of in-house counsel experience.
Entertainment industry experience is a plus.
Association of Workplace Investigators Certificate is preferred.
Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Exceptional legal drafting, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet deadlines.
A collaborative, proactive, and business-savvy mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as lead counsel on matters related to restrictive covenants, background checks, I-9 audits, employee onboarding, and misappropriation issues.
Advise on terminations, employee relations, wage and hour compliance, employment agreements, executive compensation, pay transparency, workplace policies, and disability accommodations.
Draft and negotiate various employment-related documents, including employment agreements, severance agreements, offer letters, independent contractor agreements, and revenue share agreements.
Develop and implement company-wide employment policies and procedures.
Assist Human Resources with employee benefits, leaves of absence, and disability accommodations.
Support M&A activities, including due diligence, workforce integration, and employment agreement negotiations.
