Senior Counsel, Employment & Litigation

Serve Robotics is looking for a Senior Counsel, Employment & Litigation to serve as a strategic legal partner to the business, providing day-to-day employment law guidance and managing litigation matters for Serve. The role requires deep expertise in California employment law, including wage and hour requirements, and the ability to manage non-employment litigation and dispute resolution matters.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• A minimum of seven (8) years of employment law experience, with a significant focus on California employment law, gained through a combination of law firm practice and in-house counsel roles.
• Demonstrated litigation experience, including management of cases through all phases of litigation, motion practice, written discovery, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Deep substantive knowledge of California-specific employment statutes and regulations and applicable federal employment laws.
• Experience counseling business clients on employee relations matters, including performance management, discipline, terminations, workplace investigations, and accommodation processes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and handle a high volume of matters in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Relocation Assistance
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options