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At Sempra, we tackle the biggest energy challenges that face our industry. Our high-performing team leverages the full capabilities of our organization to serve 40 million consumers across North America. By collaborating and challenging one another across multiple disciplines, we inspire our best work, ideas and innovation. From increasing liquified natural gas (LNG) capacities to reducing carbon emissions to helping people prepare for the realities of climate change, we are committed to building a better energy future for all.

Primary Purpose

This attorney will work with the labor and employment law attorneys and labor relations and human resources professionals at Sempra and its operating companies. The labor and employment attorneys provide legal advice and counsel to the Sempra companies regarding all aspects of the employment relationship and compliance with applicable laws. The labor and employment attorneys also represent each of the operating companies in the Sempra family with respect to labor arbitrations and agency proceedings, and closely manage outside counsel in employment litigation matters before state and federal courts. This position will primarily focus on reviewing company policies and practices for compliance with applicable laws, regulations and applicable collective bargaining agreements, providing advice and counsel on labor-related issues, managing litigation and investigations, and providing day to day advice and counsel to human resources and labor relations personnel.

This attorney will work at the Gas Company Tower in downtown Los Angeles or at the Sempra headquarters in San Diego and will be required to travel to client locations, mostly within Southern California.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage outside counsel in litigation matters.
• Oversee investigations and review investigative reports.
• Counsel human resources and labor relations personnel on all aspects of labor and employment law.
• Draft and revise employment policies and procedures.
• Advise on CBA interpretations and negotiations.
• Handle labor arbitrations and respond to NLRB charges.
• Support various company initiatives and programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Qualifications

Education

• Have superior academic credentials, including JD (Juris Doctor) and a bachelor's degree.

Experience

• 7+ years of relevant law firm or in-house experience working on complex Labor & Employment Law is required.
• Be a member in good standing of the California bar.

Skill And Abilities

• Must demonstrate excellent legal analysis, strategic thinking, writing and communication skills.
• Must reside in Southern California or be willing to relocate upon hire.
• We offer a hybrid work environment. Although the schedule may vary, typically this will allow you to work from the office three days per week and work remotely on the remaining workdays.

Area of Interest

Legal Total Rewards Philosophy

Sempra strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

Sempra offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.