Employment & Trade Secret Counsel | AZ, NV, CA | REMOTE
Join a nationally recognized management-side labor and employment practice with one of the most sophisticated Employee Defection, Trade Secrets, and Restrictive Covenant groups in the country. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced attorney to take on a lead role in high-stakes trade secret litigation, employee mobility disputes, restrictive covenant enforcement, and emergency injunction matters. Working within a highly collaborative and entrepreneurial team, you will manage complex litigation from inception through resolution while partnering with seasoned practitioners across multiple jurisdictions. Offering significant autonomy, hands-on courtroom experience, and a primarily remote work environment, this role is ideal for attorneys who thrive in fast-paced litigation and enjoy handling impactful matters that sit at the intersection of employment law and business protection.
What You'll Do
Develop and execute litigation strategy in trade secret, employee mobility, and restrictive covenant matters Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, complaints, and injunction-related filings Manage all aspects of discovery, including expedited discovery associated with temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions Prepare for and conduct depositions, witness examinations, and evidentiary hearings Appear in state and federal court proceedings, including emergency injunction hearings Conduct sophisticated legal research and provide strategic counseling to clients Collaborate closely with attorneys across a nationally recognized employment litigation practice Take ownership of day-to-day matter management while delivering exceptional client service Ideal Background Meaningful experience handling trade secret, unfair competition, employee mobility, and restrictive covenant litigation Proven experience with TROs, preliminary injunctions, expedited discovery, and other emergency proceedings Strong litigation skills, including motion practice, depositions, hearings, and case management Excellent legal writing, analytical, and advocacy abilities J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing Admissions in Arizona, Nevada, and/or California are highly desirable Experience with computer forensics, electronically stored information (ESI), and e-discovery is a plus Ability to independently manage multiple matters in a dynamic, fast-paced environment This is an outstanding opportunity for a litigation attorney seeking complex, high-profile trade secret and restrictive covenant work within a flexible, remote platform that offers meaningful responsibility, sophisticated matters, and long-term career growth.