Best suited to mid-level employment litigators with 5-7 years of experience who thrive in fast-paced environments and can translate legal risk into practical business guidance.
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Original posting from Iherb via Greenhouse
Job Summary:
The Employment & Litigation Counsel will support the company’s employment-related litigation and dispute resolution matters. This role will focus on handling employment claims, advising on workplace risk, and supporting broader litigation matters as needed. This role requires being proactive, detail-oriented, and business-minded, with experience managing employment disputes in a fast-paced environment.
Job Expectations:
Employment Litigation & Claims
Manage and support employment-related claims, including wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and PAGA matters
Assist in responding to administrative agency charges (e.g., EEOC, DFEH/CRD, Labor Commissioner)
Draft position statements, settlement agreements, and litigation documents
Partner with HR and internal stakeholders on pre-litigation dispute resolution and risk mitigation
Litigation Support
Assist in handling broader litigation matters, including commercial disputes, consumer claims, and regulatory inquiries as needed
Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and discovery responses
Support case strategy development and fact investigations
Risk Mitigation & Advisory
Provide practical legal advice to HR and business teams on employee relations matters as well as employment practices and policies
Help develop and update employment-related policies, procedures, and training materials
Identify trends in claims and recommend proactive risk mitigation strategies
Outside Counsel & Operations
Coordinate with outside counsel on employment litigation matters, including managing deadlines, strategy alignment, and budgets
Support document preservation, litigation holds, and e-discovery processes
Maintain organized case files and assist with reporting and tracking of claims
Preferred Experience
Experience supporting in-house legal teams or working with corporate clients
Exposure to multi-state or international employment issues
Experience in e-commerce, retail, or consumer-facing industries
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required:
Experience handling employment claims, including agency charges and civil litigation
Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws (e.g., FLSA, Title VII, ADA, FEHA, wage and hour laws, PAGA)
Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong judgment and problem-solving skills
Ability to translate legal risk into practical business guidance
Collaborative and cross-functional mindset
High attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong ability for prioritization of multiple competing matters
Effective communication and stakeholder management
Equipment Knowledge:
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience with Google Business Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms) preferred
Experience Requirements:
Generally requires a minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of litigation experience with a focus on employment law
Education Requirements:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
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The anticipated pay scale for this position can be found below, however the pay range applicable to you may vary by geographic location based on where the job is located or where you work. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, etc. iHerb, LLC is a multi-state employer and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations.
Employees (and their families) that meet eligibility criteria as outlined in applicable plan documents are eligible to participate in our medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance programs and may enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan. Employees will also be eligible for Time Off and Paid Sick Leave pursuant to the company’s policies. Employees will enjoy paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents.
Hired applicant may be awarded Restrict Stock Units and receive annual bonuses pursuant to eligibility and performance criteria defined in the respective plan documents and policies.
For more information on iHerb benefits, visit us at iHerbBenefits.com.
Anticipated Pay Scale:$140,000—$160,000 USD
Staffing Agency Submission Notice
iHerb does not accept unsolicited 3rd party ("Agency") candidates. If you are an Agency, please send any requests to be considered as a supplier in our Vendor Management System to staffingvendors@iherb.com. Do not contact iHerb employees directly. If requested to work on a role, any Agency candidates would be presented through the internal recruiting organization.
About iHerb
iHerb is on a mission to make health and wellness accessible to all. We offer Earth’s best-curated selection of health and wellness products, at the best possible value, delivered with the most convenient experience.
We’re the world’s largest eCommerce platform dedicated to vitamins, minerals, and supplements, and other health and wellness products. For more than 25 years, we’ve been making it simple for people all over the world to purchase the highest quality products. From supplements to skincare to grocery items, we ship over 50,000 products, from over 1,800 brands direct to our customers in 180+ countries.
Our vision is to become the #1 destination for health and wellness across the world.
With a passion for wellness and a mind for innovative solutions, iHerb team members share a vision for a healthier world that drives them each day. Our 5 Shared Values unite our global team:
Focus on the Customer · Empower Our People · Be Entrepreneurial & Pivot Quickly ·
Embrace Diversity & Inclusion · Strive for Simplicity
iHerb Benefits
At iHerb, we are dedicated to offering programs designed to help our employees and their families stay healthy, live well, and plan for their financial future. Built on a strong foundation, our programs provide options and upgrades with flexibility, protection, and security in mind. For the comprehensive benefits list, visit www.iHerbBenefits.com. For our international team members, you may be eligible for benefits depending on the country where you are employed. The Talent Acquisition Partner/local HR representative will go over the benefits you are eligible for.
iHerb is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. iHerb provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment.
Source: Iherb careers (Greenhouse)