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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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.
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 [email protected]. 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.
Skills Required
- Experience handling employment claims, including agency charges and civil litigation
- Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws
- 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
- 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
iHerb Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about iHerb and has not been reviewed or approved by iHerb.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as a standout, including 100% employer-paid medical plan options and strong health-insurance sentiment in the materials provided. This can materially lift the perceived value of total rewards even when base pay views vary by role.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a Safe Harbor 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% and immediate vesting. This structure increases the reliability and accessibility of retirement value for eligible employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are framed as generous for salaried roles, including an unlimited PTO policy alongside wellness programming. The practical value appears dependent on team and manager norms, but the stated breadth is strong.
iHerb Insights
What We Do
iHerb is the world’s largest eCommerce platform dedicated to vitamins, minerals, and supplements, and other health and wellness products. For more than 28 years, we’ve been making it simple for customers all over the world to purchase the highest quality health and wellness products. From supplements to skincare to grocery items, we ship over 50,000 products, from over 1,800 brands to more than 180 countries, and we’re proud to provide the very best value. Since our founding in 1996, we have been dedicated to offering Earth’s best-curated selection of health and wellness products, at the best possible value, delivered with the most convenient experience. We believe that health and wellness should be a universal right made possible through compassion and our collective action. This belief will continue to guide us as we endeavor to make our mission a reality. As we are continuously innovating and expanding, we are committed to bringing the best in health and wellness products around the world, and offering our people exciting opportunities to build long-term careers.
Why Work With Us
Our Shared Values: Our values define what we believe in as a collective, and help us work together to achieve our mission. Focus on the Customer - Empower our People - Be Entrepreneurial & Pivot Quickly - Embrace Diversity & Inclusion - Strive for Simplicity
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